Based on what the markets reported on 12 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,555 per quintal in Dhari APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Dhari APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,005
- Lowest Price Today₹9,125
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,555
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 14.7% above the period average, sitting just 7.0% 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,950 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,833 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,626 |
| 9 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,586 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,570 |
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.
The ₹4,430 (46.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Dhari APMC ranged between ₹5,550 and ₹10,270, with the average around ₹8,328. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹10,005 | ₹9,125 | ₹9,555 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,525 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,475 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,950 | ₹7,730 | ₹7,950 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,075 | ₹7,850 | ₹8,075 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,725 | ₹7,550 | ₹8,305 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,125 | ₹9,375 | ₹9,810 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,850 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,110 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,880 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,125 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,940 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,270 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,895 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹9,225 | ₹9,550 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,505 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,125 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,300 | ₹8,725 | ₹9,075 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,075 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,255 | ₹6,800 | ₹8,675 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,255 | ₹6,725 | ₹9,225 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,075 | ₹7,150 | ₹8,025 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,250 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,525 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,525 | ₹5,550 | ₹7,975 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,755 | ₹5,800 | ₹7,375 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Dhari APMC on 12 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.