In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,380 per quintal in APMC Bagasara APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹9,760
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,380
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 1.2% below the period average and just 19.3% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,074 |
| 2 Santhesargur APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Arasikere APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 5 Raichur APMC | ₹9,616 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 7 Adoni APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,563 |
| 10 Gooti APMC | ₹9,489 |
| 11 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,461 |
| 12 Haveri APMC | ₹9,415 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹4,659 (49.5%) 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 APMC Bagasara APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,380, with the average around ₹8,481. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹9,760 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,380 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,765 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,380 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,810 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,405 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,020 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,010 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,120 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,060 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,080 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,040 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,170 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,585 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,285 | ₹9,715 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,380 | ₹9,870 | ₹10,090 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,300 | ₹9,750 | ₹10,025 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,100 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,950 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,475 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,125 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,875 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,620 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,560 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,475 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,485 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,350 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,175 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,175 | ₹6,350 | ₹7,760 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,630 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,065 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,550 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,625 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Sep 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in APMC Bagasara APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.