Here's the 22 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹9,125 per quintal in Kalawad 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,775
- Lowest Price Today₹8,265
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,125
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 2.5% above the period average — just 11.0% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kalawad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jamnagar APMC Leader | ₹9,825 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 6 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 11 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,395 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,387 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹438 (4.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Kalawad APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹10,255, with the average around ₹8,904. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,775 | ₹8,265 | ₹9,125 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,515 | ₹8,515 | ₹8,925 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,025 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,050 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,510 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,125 | ₹9,365 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,125 | ₹7,350 | ₹9,520 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,250 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,025 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,510 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,475 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,585 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,525 | ₹8,025 | ₹9,025 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,250 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,850 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,255 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,510 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Kalawad APMC on 22 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.