CCI hikes cotton prices by ₹1,200-₹1,400, weekly sales cross 7.97 lakh bales
By yash chouhan 2026-03-21 13:29:34
CCI Raises Cotton Prices by ₹1,200- ₹1,400 per Candy; Weekly Auction Sales Cross 7,97,000 Lakh Bales
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) raised its cotton prices by ₹1,400 per candy during the week from March 16 to March 19, 2026, while continuing its routine online auctions across multiple procurement centers. The auctions witnessed strong participation from mills and cotton traders, resulting in robust weekly sales of about 7,97,000 bales from the 2025–26 season.
Day-wise Auction Performance
March 16, 2026:
The week opened on a strong note for CCI, recording its highest single-day sales of the week with 3,23,000 bales from the 2025–26 crop. Out of the total volume, mills purchased 1,43,900 bales, while traders accounted for 1,79,100 bales.
March 17, 2026:
Sales witnessed a slight moderation, with 2,87,000 bales sold, all from the current season’s crop. Of the total, mills purchased 1,32,600 bales, while traders bought 1,54,400 bales.
March 18, 2026:
Total sales were recorded at 1,87,000 bales, with 78,200 bales procured by mills and 1,08,800 bales purchased by traders.
March 13, 2026:
The week concluded with a sale of 1,59,400 bales, entirely from the 2025–26 crop.
Mills purchased 71,900 bales
Traders bought 87,500 bales
Cumulative Sales Update
Following the latest auctions, CCI’s total sales reached:
