CCI Raises Cotton Prices by ₹800 per Candy, Weekly Sales Reach 2.26 Lakh Bales
2026-07-25 10:57:44
CCI Raises Cotton Candy Prices by ₹800, Weekly Auctions Reach 2.26 Lakh Bales
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) increased its cotton selling prices by ₹800 per candy during the week ended July 24, 2026, amid strong participation from textile mills and cotton traders.
CCI recorded total sales of approximately 2,26,100 bales from the 2025–26 cotton crop during the week, with the highest auction activity witnessed on Thursday.
Day-Wise CCI Auction Performance
July 20, 2026 (Monday): The week opened with sales of 21,900 bales. Mills purchased 6,100 bales, while traders bought 15,800 bales.
July 21, 2026 (Tuesday): CCI auction sales stood at 26,600 bales, including 9,200 bales purchased by mills and 17,400 bales lifted by traders.
July 22, 2026 (Wednesday): Auction activity strengthened, with total sales rising to 52,700 bales. Mills purchased 21,300 bales, while traders bought 31,400 bales.
July 23, 2026 (Thursday): CCI recorded the highest sales of the week, with 98,300 bales sold. Mills purchased 24,000 bales, while traders lifted 74,300 bales.
July 24, 2026 (Friday): The week concluded with sales of 26,600 bales. Mills purchased 12,900 bales, while traders bought 13,700 bales.
CCI Cotton Sales Cross 87.30 Lakh Bales
Following the latest auctions, CCI's cumulative cotton sales for the 2025–26 season reached approximately 87,30,900 bales.
