Turning to the 16 Sep 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,785 per quintal in Babra APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,320
- Lowest Price Today₹9,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,785
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
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.
This puts Cotton about 11.6% above the period average, and just 5.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Talikot APMC Leader | ₹10,191 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,112 |
| 3 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹10,005 |
| 4 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sindhanur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,935 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 8 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 10 Raichur APMC | ₹9,849 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,785 |
| 12 Adoni APMC | ₹9,750 |
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.
At ₹441 (4.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Babra APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,350, with the average around ₹8,767. 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 | ₹10,180 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,370 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,320 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,785 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,350 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,525 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,450 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,810 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,255 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,105 | ₹7,125 | ₹8,615 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,535 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,375 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,700 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,860 | ₹9,375 | ₹9,615 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,950 | ₹9,350 | ₹9,650 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,005 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,875 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,535 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,650 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,950 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,590 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,920 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,050 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,450 | ₹8,625 | ₹9,035 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,625 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,860 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,700 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,950 |
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
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Babra APMC on 16 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.