In the price report dated 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,550 per quintal in Hadad APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
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₹8,875
- Lowest Price Today₹8,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 3.5% above the period average and just 6.6% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Hadad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gundlupet APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 4 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,675 |
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 ₹2,325 (24.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Hadad APMC ranged between ₹7,700 and ₹9,150, with the average around ₹8,263. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹8,875 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,850 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,875 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,475 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,675 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,475 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,050 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,050 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,125 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,025 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,125 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,011 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹8,950 | ₹9,050 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,050 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,050 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,851 | ₹8,851 | ₹8,851 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Hadad APMC posted this Cotton rate on 15 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.