Reading today's price tape for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,560 per quintal in Viramgam APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,120
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,560
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cotton is about 6.1% above the period average, sitting just 4.4% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,866 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹5,212 (53.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Viramgam APMC ranged between ₹7,005 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,008. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,675 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,960 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,120 | ₹9,560 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,725 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,610 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,845 | ₹7,005 | ₹8,425 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,865 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,480 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,530 | ₹9,015 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Viramgam APMC on 15 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.