In today's crop-price rundown for 14 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Himatnagar APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,665
- Lowest Price Today₹9,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
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 3.8% above the period average and just 2.6% 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
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 Dhoraji APMC Leader | ₹9,880 |
| 2 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 3 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 4 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 7 Khetia APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 8 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,658 |
| 9 Anjar APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Morbi APMC | ₹9,595 |
| 11 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 12 Kalawad APMC | ₹9,520 |
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.
That ₹360 (3.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Himatnagar APMC ranged between ₹7,775 and ₹9,750, with the average around ₹9,156. 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 | ₹9,665 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,750 | ₹9,605 | ₹9,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,685 | ₹9,485 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,305 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,125 | ₹8,325 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,005 | ₹7,775 | ₹8,750 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Oct 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Himatnagar APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.