In the price report dated 29 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.
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₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
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.
Today's rate is about 0.1% above the period average and just 2.4% 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 29 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 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,800 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,390 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,380 |
| 5 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,380 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,360 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,325 |
| 10 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,323 |
| 11 Kadi(Kadi cotton Yard) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,300 |
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 ₹3,500 (37.6%) 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 Markapur APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹7,990. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 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 |
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 headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Markapur APMC posted this Cotton rate on 29 Oct 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.