In the price report dated 16 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,675 per quintal in Hadad APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Hadad 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₹8,925
- Lowest Price Today₹8,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,675
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
This puts Cotton about 4.9% above the period average, and just 5.2% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,990 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,983 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,867 |
| 7 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 8 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 9 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Dhari APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,730 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,260 (33.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Hadad APMC ranged between ₹7,700 and ₹9,150, with the average around ₹8,271. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,925 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,675 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Hadad APMC reported Cotton at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.