India MSP of Cotton (Long Staple) (KMS, ₹/Quintal)
Source: statSCALAR
Key Takeaway
- The MSP for long-staple cotton increased from ₹6,025 per quintal in 2021–22 to ₹8,667 in 2026–27, a rise of approximately 43.9%. Its supplied CAGR is 8%, broadly matching the growth rate for medium-staple cotton. The long-staple benchmark remains higher in every listed season, making the difference between the two cotton categories relevant for historical support-price comparisons.
About This Dataset
This dataset tracks the Government of India’s Minimum Support Price (MSP) for long-staple cotton, specified as staple length 29.5–30.5 mm and Micronaire value 3.5–4.3, under the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS), expressed in ₹ per quintal. Cotton is generally sown during April–July and harvested from October onward, often extending into the following year, while sales and procurement vary by region and picking schedule. The KMS generally runs from 1 October to 30 September of the following year, supporting historical MSP trend and procurement analysis.
Methodology
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