Cotton Cultivation in Punjab
Punjab is the 5th-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 Punjab's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Cotton MSP & Procurement in Punjab
The Minimum Support Price for Cotton is ₹8,267/quintal (Kharif 2026-27 Medium Staple). Government agencies procure Cotton at MSP in Punjab during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,267. Today's market modal price of ₹8,950 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Cotton in Punjab
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Amritsar Grain Market, Ludhiana APMC, Bathinda Mandi, Patiala Mandi, Moga 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 Punjab. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Punjab Cotton Farmers
Punjab Cotton growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.