Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Cotton market prices in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Chikmagalur.
| Commodity |  Cotton |
| Average Price | ₹5,806 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹1,800 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹11,600 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Chikmagalur district.
According to latest info, the average price of Cotton in Chikmagalur district is ₹5,806 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹1,800 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹11,600 /quintal. Live prices of Cotton from established markets of Chikmagalur are listed below.
This data was last updated on 31 March 2026.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | Kadur | Cotton | Varalakshmi (Ginned)FAQ | ₹10,289 | ₹10,289 | ₹10,289 |
| 27/11/2024 | Chikmagalur | Cotton | Varalakshmi (Ginned)FAQ | ₹11,600 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,600 |
| 16/11/2024 | Kadur | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹7,500 | ₹11,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 30/01/2020 | Kadur | Cotton | Varalakshmi (Ginned)FAQ | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 30/11/2019 | Tarikere | Cotton | Varalakshmi (Ginned)FAQ | ₹6,392 | ₹6,392 | ₹6,392 |
| 30/11/2018 | Tarikere | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹6,799 | ₹6,905 | ₹6,818 |
| 07/01/2017 | Bagepalli | Cotton | H-4(A) 27mm FIneFAQ | ₹2,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 22/08/2015 | Bagepalli | Cotton | H-4(A) 27mm FIneSmall | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28/01/2015 | Tarikere | Cotton | Varalakshmi (Ginned)Medium | ₹4,650 | ₹4,707 | ₹4,683 |
| 26/12/2014 | Kadur | Cotton | OtherMedium | ₹4,825 | ₹4,925 | ₹4,825 |
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Based on 20 years of data, Cotton prices in Chikmagalur typically peak in August (about 33% above the annual average) and bottom out in June (roughly 31% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Record monthly average (high)
₹10,289/quintal
March 2026
Highest single-day price
₹10,765/quintal
October 2011 · Kadur
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,060/quintal
April 2006
In records going back to 2002, the highest monthly average for Cotton in Chikmagalur was ₹10,289/quintal in March 2026, while the weakest month on record is April 2006 (₹1,060/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2017 | ₹5,899 | ▼ 11.2% |
| August 2016 | ₹6,643 | ▲ 34.6% |
| August 2015 | ₹4,936 | ▼ 15.0% |
| August 2014 | ₹5,807 | — |
| August 2012 | ₹5,581 | ▲ 10.1% |
| August 2011 | ₹5,069 | — |
| August 2005 | ₹2,452 | — |
| August 2003 | ₹2,427 | — |
