India MSP of Cotton (Medium Staple) (KMS, ₹/Quintal)
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Key Takeaway
- The MSP for medium-staple cotton increased from ₹5,726 per quintal in 2021–22 to ₹8,267 in 2026–27, representing growth of approximately 44.4%. The supplied CAGR is 8%, indicating substantial growth in the support-price benchmark. In 2026–27, the medium-staple MSP is ₹400 per quintal below the long-staple cotton value, maintaining a distinction between the two quality categories.
About This Dataset
This dataset tracks the Government of India’s Minimum Support Price (MSP) for medium-staple cotton, specified as staple length 24.5–25.5 mm and Micronaire value 4.3–5.1, 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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