In today's crop-price rundown for 13 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,348 per quintal in Bhavnagar APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cotton markets.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,348
- Lowest Price Today₹8,348
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,348
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cotton about 4.8% above the period average, and just 8.2% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,400 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹13,876 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,758 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 7 Dhari APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 8 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,713 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹4,750 (49.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Bhavnagar APMC ranged between ₹6,788 and ₹9,098, with the average around ₹7,969. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹8,792 | ₹8,792 | ₹8,792 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,348 | ₹8,348 | ₹8,348 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,818 | ₹8,818 | ₹8,818 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,445 | ₹7,445 | ₹7,445 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,055 | ₹8,055 | ₹8,055 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,518 | ₹7,518 | ₹7,518 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,312 | ₹7,312 | ₹7,312 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,098 | ₹7,745 | ₹8,333 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,838 | ₹8,838 | ₹8,838 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,572 | ₹7,572 | ₹7,572 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,398 | ₹8,398 | ₹8,398 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,278 | ₹8,278 | ₹8,278 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,288 | ₹7,288 | ₹7,288 |
| 20 Jun | ₹6,788 | ₹6,788 | ₹6,788 |
| 19 Jun | ₹7,748 | ₹7,748 | ₹7,748 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Bhavnagar APMC on 13 Oct 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.