From today's trading desk on 16 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Parchur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01What Put Parchur APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,300
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 6.8% above the period average — just 5.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Parchur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,729 |
| 2 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Parchur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Sattenapalli APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,729 (21.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Parchur APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹7,489. 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 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹700 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Parchur APMC on 16 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.