Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Vijapur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,350 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Seed Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,810
- Lowest Price Today₹8,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,350
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton Seed (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 5.6% above the period average and just 6.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton Seed rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vijapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijapur APMC Leader | ₹9,350 |
| 2 Kesamudram APMC | ₹9,149 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹201 (2.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton Seed prices at Vijapur APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,005, with the average around ₹8,855. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,810 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,350 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,700 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,625 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,300 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹9,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,005 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,105 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
For Cotton Seed, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Vijapur APMC set the pace for Cotton Seed. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.