Cotton Cultivation in Gujarat
Gujarat is the largest producer of Cotton in India. Cotton (कपास) here is a cash crop crop with a Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) season (Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Gujarat's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Cotton MSP & Procurement in Gujarat
The Minimum Support Price for Cotton is ₹8,267/quintal (Kharif 2026-27 Medium Staple). Government agencies procure Cotton at MSP in Gujarat during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,267. Today's market modal price of ₹8,933 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Cotton in Gujarat
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ahmedabad APMC, Surat APMC, Rajkot APMC, Unjha APMC, Mehsana Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Gujarat. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Gujarat Cotton Farmers
Gujarat Cotton growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.