Sharp Surge in Cotton Prices: A Jump of ₹1,000 Per Quintal in 8 Days
By yash chouhan 2026-05-07 13:49:49
Massive Surge in the Cotton Market: A ₹1,000 Per Quintal Increase in Just 8 Days
The state's cotton markets are currently witnessing a tremendous surge. Within the last eight days, cotton prices have recorded an increase of approximately ₹1,000 per quintal. In several major market committees, cotton fetched a peak price of up to ₹9,950 per quintal—a figure being hailed as the highest level recorded so far this season. These rising prices have brought a renewed sense of relief and hope to the faces of farmers.
Until just a few days ago, cotton was trading at an average of ₹8,000 per quintal; however, prices in most mandis (markets) have now crossed the ₹9,000 mark. In key markets such as Yavatmal, Ralegaon, and Hinganghat, an atmosphere of enthusiasm prevails among traders and farmers regarding buying and selling activities. On Wednesday, the price of cotton in the Yavatmal mandi hovered around ₹9,100 per quintal, while the Ralegaon and Hinganghat market committees recorded a peak price of up to ₹9,950 per quintal.
According to experts, changes in the international market are having a direct impact on the domestic cotton trade. Rising prices of polyester fiber have fueled a surge in the demand for cotton yarn and raw cotton. Furthermore, high crude oil prices and global geopolitical tensions are also contributing to the strengthening of the cotton market. Globally, cotton prices—which previously ranged between 72 and 74 cents per pound—have now climbed to between 90 and 92 cents per pound. Consequently, the price of one khandi (a traditional unit of weight) of cotton has risen from approximately ₹45,000 to reach ₹62,000.
Although the bullish trend persists in the market, the arrival of cotton stock remains limited. Most farmers have already sold off their stocks. For instance, on Wednesday, the Ralegaon mandi recorded an inflow of only 250 quintals of cotton. Experts believe that if market arrivals increase in the coming days, cotton prices could witness further strengthening.
