In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Markapur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cotton yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.4% above the period average, sitting just 2.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Markapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jamnagar APMC Leader | ₹9,775 |
| 2 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 3 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 5 Morbi APMC | ₹9,635 |
| 6 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 8 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Anjar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,485 |
| 12 Manvi APMC | ₹9,393 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹382 (4.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Markapur APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹7,969. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Markapur APMC on 19 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.