In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,400 per quintal in APMC HALVAD APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01What Put APMC HALVAD 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₹9,635
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 2.9% above the period average, sitting just 7.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,400 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹13,876 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,758 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 7 Dhari APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 8 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,713 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,650 |
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.
At ₹4,750 (49.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at APMC HALVAD APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,160, with the average around ₹9,139. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹9,780 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,375 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,725 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,635 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,620 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,980 | ₹7,505 | ₹9,150 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,910 | ₹7,255 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,540 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,875 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,850 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,540 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,635 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,160 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,850 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,070 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,910 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,840 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,575 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,005 | ₹8,550 | ₹9,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,520 | ₹8,150 | ₹9,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹7,750 | ₹8,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,255 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,750 | ₹8,750 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at APMC HALVAD APMC on 13 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.