Cotton in Telangana: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Telangana produced 57,88,731 tonnes of Cotton from 18,12,310 ha (average yield 3,194 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 20% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -15% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 21,26,621 | 68,33,175 | 3,213 |
| 2020-21 | 23,58,432 | 57,99,052 | 2,459 |
| 2021-22 | 18,89,105 | 48,07,728 | 2,545 |
| 2022-23 | 20,24,711 | 58,94,192 | 2,911 |
| 2023-24 | 18,18,000 | 50,79,706 | 2,794 |
| 2024-25 | 18,12,310 | 57,88,731 | 3,194 |
Top Cotton-Producing Districts in Telangana (2024-25)
- Adilabad: 6,96,807 tonnes (12%), yield 670 kg/ha
- Nalgonda: 5,52,145 tonnes (10%), yield 423 kg/ha
- Sangareddy: 5,34,245 tonnes (9%), yield 637 kg/ha
- Kumuram Bheem Asifabad: 4,20,543 tonnes (7%), yield 516 kg/ha
- Bhadradri Kothagudem: 3,12,812 tonnes (5%), yield 645 kg/ha
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. State figures are the sum of district estimates.
Cotton Cultivation in Telangana
Telangana is the 3rd-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 Telangana's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Cotton MSP & Procurement in Telangana
The Minimum Support Price for Cotton is ₹8,267/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Cotton at MSP in Telangana during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,267. Today's market modal price of ₹8,300 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Cotton in Telangana
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Gaddiannaram APMC, Warangal APMC, Nizamabad Regulated Market, Karimnagar 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 Telangana. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Telangana Cotton Farmers
Telangana Cotton growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.