Pulling together the 21 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,750 per quintal in Parchur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 13.6% above the period average — just 2.8% 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 21 Oct 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 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹15,900 |
| 2 Khair APMC | ₹11,450 |
| 3 Khetia APMC | ₹10,580 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,919 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 Savanur APMC | ₹9,677 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,665 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 9 Khargone APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 11 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,555 |
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.
That ₹6,345 (66.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Parchur APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,700. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,005 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 21 Oct 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.