Across the reporting yards on 24 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,575 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cotton markets.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,940
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,575
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 7.3% above the period average and just 7.5% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 24 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manavdar APMC Leader | ₹9,875 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 4 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,624 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 8 Khetia APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 9 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 APMC Ralegaon APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Gooti APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 12 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,460 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹415 (4.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,350, with the average around ₹8,924. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹9,940 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,575 |
| 23 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,475 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,875 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,450 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,920 | ₹8,665 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,325 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,930 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,275 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,955 | ₹8,925 | ₹9,450 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,950 | ₹8,770 | ₹9,400 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Net-net, Rajkot APMC posted this Cotton rate on 24 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.