Kapas Price in India Inches Up 0.3% to USD 1,014/tonne
Raw cotton prices in India have risen on the week and the month as new-season arrivals begin in northern growing regions.
Kapas in India was quoted at USD 1,014/tonne as of 2026-09-07, up 0.3% from USD 1,011/tonne on 2026-08-31. Over the month, the price rose 0.8% from USD 1,006/tonne on 2026-08-07.
The market has moved within a narrow band in recent weeks. The 52-week high stands at USD 1,019/tonne, recorded on 2026-09-03. The 52-week low is USD 912.32/tonne, set on 2026-06-12.
Domestic supply conditions have shifted as the new season gets underway. According to the Commodity Board, new-season cotton arrivals began in northern India, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh on September 8, 2026, adding early harvest supply to the market.
Policy and pricing actions have also shaped the backdrop. The Ministry of Textiles exempted raw cotton from the 11 percent import duty from June 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Separately, the Cotton Corporation of India increased its cotton selling prices by 300 rupees per quintal, announced on September 5, 2026.