With the 22 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,890 per quintal in Visavadar APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹9,280
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,890
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.1% above the period average and just 8.4% 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 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Visavadar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,350 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹10,025 |
| 3 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 7 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,670 |
| 8 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,656 |
| 9 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Morbi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 12 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,600 |
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.
The ₹2,750 (28.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Visavadar APMC ranged between ₹7,555 and ₹9,705, with the average around ₹8,705. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,280 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,890 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,555 | ₹8,575 | ₹9,065 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,705 | ₹8,625 | ₹9,165 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,580 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,165 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,405 | ₹8,175 | ₹8,790 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,605 | ₹7,575 | ₹8,090 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,105 | ₹8,275 | ₹8,690 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,280 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,665 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,105 | ₹8,005 | ₹8,555 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,605 | ₹7,675 | ₹8,640 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,205 | ₹7,625 | ₹8,415 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,105 | ₹7,555 | ₹8,330 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Visavadar APMC posted this Cotton rate on 22 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.