From today's trading desk on 14 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,400 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,105
- Lowest Price Today₹8,875
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 6.0% above the period average, sitting just 9.2% 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 14 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sendhwa APMC Leader | ₹9,950 |
| 2 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,880 |
| 3 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 4 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 5 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 7 Anjar APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Morbi APMC | ₹9,595 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 10 Kalawad APMC | ₹9,520 |
| 11 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,500 |
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 ₹450 (4.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,350, with the average around ₹8,871. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹10,105 | ₹8,875 | ₹9,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,010 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,425 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,950 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,820 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,625 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹6,900 | ₹8,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹6,750 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,640 | ₹7,300 | ₹8,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,275 | ₹9,090 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,825 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,675 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,950 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,450 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,875 | ₹8,625 | ₹9,125 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,875 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,350 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,625 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,905 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,450 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹9,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹8,350 | ₹9,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,450 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,100 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Rajkot APMC on 14 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.