Here's the 15 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹9,200 per quintal in Upleta APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,900
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 1.2% above the period average — just 38.7% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Upleta APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,866 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹5,212 (53.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Upleta APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹15,010, with the average around ₹9,088. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,475 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,725 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,075 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹15,010 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,005 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
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
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Upleta APMC on 15 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.