In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,100 per quintal in Phirangipuram APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,750
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.5% above the period average and just 7.4% 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 rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Phirangipuram APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sindhanur APMC Leader | ₹9,850 |
| 2 Talikot APMC | ₹9,835 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,689 |
| 5 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 6 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Morbi APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,370 |
| 12 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
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.
That ₹600 (6.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Phirangipuram APMC ranged between ₹7,100 and ₹8,750, with the average around ₹8,058. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹8,750 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,750 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 06 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,100 |
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Phirangipuram APMC posted this Cotton rate on 18 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.