Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,600 per quintal in Barwala(Hisar) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,851
- Lowest Price Today₹8,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.2% below the period average, sitting just 10.4% 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,617 |
| 2 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,835 |
| 4 Raichur APMC | ₹9,811 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,806 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 7 Anjar APMC | ₹9,740 |
| 8 Gooti APMC | ₹9,689 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 10 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 11 Taleja APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,550 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹5,067 (53.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Barwala(Hisar) APMC ranged between ₹7,125 and ₹9,599, with the average around ₹8,615. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹8,851 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,925 | ₹8,561 | ₹8,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,182 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,415 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,409 | ₹8,870 | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,501 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,599 | ₹8,507 | ₹9,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,850 | ₹7,751 | ₹8,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,970 | ₹7,912 | ₹8,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,886 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,700 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,631 | ₹8,262 | ₹8,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,431 | ₹7,452 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,926 | ₹7,125 | ₹7,500 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Barwala(Hisar) APMC on 18 Sep 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.