With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,450 per quintal in Mansa APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,670
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 3.5% above the period average and just 2.3% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mansa APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,990 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Santhesargur APMC | ₹11,925 |
| 4 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 5 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Talikot APMC | ₹9,983 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,867 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 10 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Dhari APMC | ₹9,735 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹3,255 (33.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Mansa APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹9,670, with the average around ₹9,129. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,670 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,450 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,650 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,450 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,630 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,620 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,375 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,615 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,450 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,820 | ₹8,820 | ₹8,820 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,880 | ₹8,880 | ₹8,880 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,655 | ₹8,655 | ₹8,655 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,910 | ₹8,910 | ₹8,910 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Net-net, Mansa APMC posted this Cotton rate on 16 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.