Looking at how the yards traded on 23 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,490 per quintal in Viramgam APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,755
- Lowest Price Today₹9,220
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,490
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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 4.2% above the period average, sitting just 5.1% 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 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Viramgam APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹12,207 |
| 2 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,715 |
| 4 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 6 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,595 |
| 7 APMC Ralegaon APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,505 |
| 9 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Viramgam APMC | ₹9,490 |
| 11 Gooti APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 12 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,450 |
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 ₹2,757 (29.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Viramgam APMC ranged between ₹7,005 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,108. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹9,755 | ₹9,220 | ₹9,490 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,405 | ₹9,135 | ₹9,270 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,505 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,280 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,425 | ₹8,545 | ₹8,985 |
| 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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Viramgam APMC on 23 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.