Reading today's price tape for 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,250 per quintal in JASDAN APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹9,555
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 2.2% above the period average, sitting just 7.1% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
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.
The ₹2,770 (28.9%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at JASDAN APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,960, with the average around ₹9,055. 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 | ₹9,555 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,700 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,750 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,750 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,950 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,385 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,750 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,750 | ₹8,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,550 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,675 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,875 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,125 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,855 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,905 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,955 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,960 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,350 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,950 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,875 | ₹8,000 | ₹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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at JASDAN APMC on 22 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.