Based on 26 years of data, Cotton prices in India typically peak in February (about 4% above the annual average) and bottom out in September (roughly 4% below). Historically, selling around February has fetched better rates.
Best month
February
vs average +4%
Weakest month
September
vs average −4%
100 = annual average (₹4,304/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 103 | ₹4,433 |
| February★ Best | 103.8 | ₹4,468 |
| March | 103.3 | ₹4,446 |
| April | 101.2 | ₹4,356 |
| May | 99.1 | ₹4,265 |
| June | 98.4 | ₹4,235 |
| July | 100.8 | ₹4,338 |
| August | 98.3 | ₹4,231 |
| SeptemberLowest | 95.6 | ₹4,115 |
| October | 96.9 | ₹4,171 |
Top 3 months to sell: February, March, January. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹10,057/quintal in May 2022.
| November |
| 99.2 |
| ₹4,270 |
| December | 100.2 | ₹4,313 |
