On this page you will find today's latest Cotton price in Vazhapadi Mandi of Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Check whether Cotton price in Vazhapadi was up or down recently with detailed analytics below.
| Commodity |  Cotton |
| Average Price | ₹5,379 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹2,580 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹8,000 / quintal |
| Retail Estimate | ₹25.80–80.00 / kg |
According to latest info, the average price of Cotton in Vazhapadi Mandi is ₹5,379 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹2,580 /quintal and the maximum price recorded was ₹8,000 /quintal. You can expect a retail price of around ₹25.80 - ₹80.00 per kg in the local market.
This data was last updated on 28 February 2023.
| Date | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2023 | Cotton | OtherFAQ | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | — |
| 17/05/2016 | Cotton | DCH-32(Unginned)FAQ | ₹5,805 | ₹6,135 | ₹5,970 | — |
| 27/04/2011 | Cotton | DCH-32 (Ginned)FAQ | ₹5,450 | ₹7,260 | ₹6,355 | — |
| 26/03/2009 | Cotton | LRAFAQ | ₹2,580 | ₹2,860 | ₹2,720 | — |
| 20/03/2009 | Cotton | Suvin 40mm(F)FAQ | ₹4,600 | ₹5,100 | ₹4,850 | — |
Notes*
Visit Mandi Bhav India for prices of other commodities in Vazhapadi mandi.
7-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 7 years, Cotton has consistently sold highest in Vazhapadi during September — around 7% above average — while December brings the weakest prices (about 10% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹7,245/quintal
February 2011
Highest single-day price
₹9,111/quintal
February 2011 · Vazhapadi
Record monthly average (low)
₹3,034/quintal
March 2009
In records going back to 2009, the highest monthly average for Cotton in Vazhapadi was ₹7,245/quintal in February 2011, while the weakest month on record is March 2009 (₹3,034/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 2015 | ₹4,793 | ▼ 19.4% |
| July 2014 | ₹5,943 | — |
