Cotton Market Recovery: Prices Hit ₹9,421 in Rajkot; Farmers Eye Arrival Figures
Khamgaon (Buldhana): Cotton prices, which had dipped below the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in August, are now showing signs of recovery. The average price of cotton at the Rajkot Market Committee in Gujarat has reached ₹9,421 per quintal. This is ₹1,711 higher than the MSP of ₹7,710 per quintal set for the 2025-26 season.
According to data from the SMART project's Market Information and Risk Mitigation Cell, the average cotton price in Rajkot recorded a 0.54% increase compared to the previous week. Farmers are closely monitoring these figures to gauge the future direction of market prices.
Data indicates that total cotton arrivals across the country dropped by 23.66% compared to the previous week. Conversely, cotton arrivals in Maharashtra surged by 362.47% during the same period. These figures highlight contrasting arrival trends at the national and state levels; the increased arrivals in Maharashtra could impact prices in local markets.
MSP for the New Season: ₹8,267
The Central Government has fixed the MSP for medium-staple cotton at ₹8,267 per quintal for the 2026-27 Kharif season. The current average price in Rajkot is ₹1,154 higher than this MSP.
Meanwhile, the cotton price at the Buldhana Market Committee stood at ₹8,300 per quintal. There is a difference of ₹1,121 between the prices in Rajkot and Buldhana. Price variations across different markets are influenced by factors such as arrivals, demand, and local market conditions.
In the first fortnight of August, the cotton price was reported to be around ₹7,600 per quintal—₹110 below the then-MSP of ₹7,710. Subsequently, a recovery in prices was observed towards the end of August and the beginning of September.
In the coming days, the trend of cotton prices will depend on market arrivals, local demand, and production in the new season. It will be important for farmers to keep an eye on daily price and arrival figures.
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