Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Cotton market prices in the state of Puducherry. Check the latest report on price trends across various districts and individual markets of Puducherry.
| Commodity |  Cotton |
| Average Price | ₹6,023 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹712 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹9,439 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Puducherry.
According to latest info, the average price of Cotton in Puducherry is ₹6,023 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹712 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹9,439 /quintal. Live prices of Cotton from various districts of Puducherry are listed below.
This data was last updated on 17 August 2026.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Districts | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/08/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹9,269 | ₹9,289 | ₹9,283 |
| 10/08/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹9,209 | ₹9,439 | ₹9,312 |
| 03/08/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹9,289 | ₹9,439 | ₹9,394 |
| 27/07/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹9,169 | ₹9,365 | ₹9,264 |
| 20/07/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹9,170 | ₹9,349 | ₹9,250 |
| 13/07/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹8,609 | ₹9,279 | ₹9,121 |
| 06/07/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹8,500 | ₹9,352 | ₹9,165 |
| 29/06/2026 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Cotton | OtherGrade Range-1 | ₹9,089 | ₹9,249 | ₹9,178 |
| 08/08/2019 | Karaikal | Karaikal | Cotton | Cotton (Unginned)FAQ | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 22/08/2017 | Puducherry | Madagadipet | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹3,009 | ₹3,009 | ₹3,009 |
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Unlock Mandi Pro25-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 25 years, Cotton has consistently sold highest in Puducherry during July — around 53% above average — while December brings the weakest prices (about 48% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹9,330/quintal
August 2026
Highest single-day price
₹10,000/quintal
June 2019 · Karaikal
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,009/quintal
December 2004
In records going back to 2001, the highest monthly average for Cotton in Puducherry was ₹9,330/quintal in August 2026, while the weakest month on record is December 2004 (₹1,009/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | ₹4,309 | ▲ 4.6% |
| September 2019 | ₹4,118 | ▼ 19.3% |
| September 2018 | ₹5,100 | ▲ 53.1% |
| September 2017 | ₹3,331 | ▼ 23.7% |
| September 2016 | ₹4,365 | ▲ 96.7% |
| September 2015 | ₹2,219 | ▼ 36.4% |
| September 2014 | ₹3,491 | ▲ 21.3% |
| September 2013 | ₹2,879 | ▼ 10.1% |
| September 2012 | ₹3,204 |
| ▲ 43.3% |
| September 2011 | ₹2,236 | ▼ 20.7% |
| September 2010 | ₹2,819 | ▲ 32.4% |
| September 2009 | ₹2,130 | ▼ 9.7% |
