In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,490 per quintal in Morbi APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,980
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,490
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 4.3% above the period average — just 5.6% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Morbi APMC ranged between ₹7,455 and ₹10,055, with the average around ₹9,100. 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 | ₹9,980 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,490 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,055 | ₹9,255 | ₹9,655 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,945 | ₹9,245 | ₹9,595 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,575 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,895 | ₹9,245 | ₹9,570 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,725 | ₹7,455 | ₹8,590 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,555 | ₹7,555 | ₹8,555 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,280 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,690 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,325 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,650 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,255 | ₹8,055 | ₹8,655 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,675 | ₹9,275 | ₹9,475 |
| 17 Jun | ₹7,650 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,575 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Morbi APMC on 16 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.