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 Medium Staple). 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 ₹8,950 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.