Based on what the markets reported on 16 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,911 per quintal in Hissar APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01What Put Hissar APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,911
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 0.6% above the period average — just 3.0% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,990 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,983 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,867 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 9 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Dhari APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,730 |
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 ₹3,260 (33.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Hissar APMC ranged between ₹8,211 and ₹9,191, with the average around ₹8,857. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,911 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,910 | ₹8,880 | ₹8,910 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,875 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,875 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,925 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,775 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,775 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,751 | ₹8,690 | ₹8,751 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,855 | ₹8,831 | ₹8,855 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,825 | ₹8,701 | ₹8,825 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,651 | ₹8,625 | ₹8,651 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,900 | ₹8,670 | ₹8,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,025 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,025 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,025 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,025 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,191 | ₹9,021 | ₹9,191 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,025 | ₹8,721 | ₹8,881 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,941 | ₹8,941 | ₹8,941 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,941 | ₹8,941 | ₹8,941 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,211 | ₹8,211 | ₹8,211 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Hissar APMC on 16 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.