Confusion over cotton prices sparks unrest in Telangana

WARANGAL: A three-hour confusion arose over cotton prices at the Enumamula agriculture market, one of Asia’s largest, on Friday. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) set its price at Rs 7,550 per quintal for cotton with 12% moisture, while private traders offered Rs 7,000 per quintal for cotton with moisture level between 13% and 18%.

The price discrepancies prompted farmers to protest outside the market’s secretary office, demanding clarity and fair pricing. Representatives from the farmers’ association also arrived, inciting further unrest, delaying trading activities for several hours.