In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,400 per quintal in Jam Jodhpur APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,825
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 5.3% above the period average — just 7.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sendhwa APMC Leader | ₹9,950 |
| 2 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,880 |
| 3 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 4 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 5 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 7 Morbi APMC | ₹9,595 |
| 8 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 9 Kalawad APMC | ₹9,520 |
| 10 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹450 (4.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Jam Jodhpur APMC ranged between ₹5,125 and ₹10,125, with the average around ₹8,923. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹9,825 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,125 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,675 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,636 | ₹5,125 | ₹8,625 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹5,400 | ₹8,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,725 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,150 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,050 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,350 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,275 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,150 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,675 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,775 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,575 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,675 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,100 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,675 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹9,875 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,350 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,875 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Jam Jodhpur APMC on 14 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.