CCI Cotton Auction Sales Slow Sharply; Just 4,000 Bales Sold During the Week, Prices Remain Unchanged
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) maintained its cotton selling prices unchanged during the week ended 30 October 2026, while auction sales witnessed a sharp slowdown. The corporation sold approximately 4,000 bales of cotton from the 2025–26 crop during the week, indicating subdued buying activity in the domestic cotton market.
Day-Wise CCI Auction Performance
October 26, 2026 (Monday)
CCI recorded its highest sales of the week, selling 3,400 bales. Mills purchased 2,500 bales, while traders accounted for the remaining 900 bales.
October 27, 2026 (Tuesday)
Auction sales remained subdued, with only 100 bales sold, entirely purchased by mills.
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
CCI sold a total of 400 bales, with mills and traders purchasing 200 bales each.
October 30, 2026 (Friday)
The week concluded with zero sales across both auction sessions, highlighting the slowdown in buying interest.
Cumulative Cotton Sales
Following the latest auction activity, CCI's cumulative cotton sales for the 2025–26 season reached approximately 99.33 lakh bales.
