Cotton prices moved up on scarcity of quality fibre in the market. Moreover, fresh demand from domestic mills supported the upside in price. Gujarat Sankar-6 cotton increased by ₹200 to ₹36,500-37,000 per candy of 356 kg.

Average quality cotton traded at ₹35,000-36,000. About 10,000 bales of 170 kg each arrived in Gujarat and 35,000 bales arrived in India. Kapas or raw cotton moved up on tight supply. Kapas gained by ₹10-15 to ₹980-1,035 per 20 kg and gin delivery kapas quoted ₹1,050-1,065. Cottonseed gained ₹10 to ₹500-540.

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