From today's trading desk on 20 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,800 per quintal in Uchana APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,135
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 0.9% above the period average — just 5.6% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranebennur APMC Leader | ₹9,770 |
| 2 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 3 Deulgaon Raja Balaji Agro Marketing Pvt Market, Deulgaon Raja, Dist Buldhana APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 4 Shetkari Khajgi Bajar Parisar, Tal Bhokar, Dist Nanded APMC | ₹9,490 |
| 5 Ratlam APMC | ₹9,480 |
| 6 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,420 |
| 7 Khargone APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 8 Suratgarh APMC | ₹9,235 |
| 9 Rani APMC | ₹9,159 |
| 10 Ellanabad APMC | ₹9,155 |
| 11 Hissar APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 12 Gandhwani APMC | ₹9,125 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹645 (7.1%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Uchana APMC ranged between ₹7,305 and ₹9,320, with the average around ₹8,725. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹9,135 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,285 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,320 | ₹9,085 | ₹9,105 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,075 | ₹8,695 | ₹8,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,995 | ₹8,695 | ₹8,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,995 | ₹7,560 | ₹8,760 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,040 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,560 | ₹8,310 | ₹8,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,650 | ₹8,480 | ₹8,555 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,675 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,595 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,815 | ₹8,395 | ₹8,775 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,855 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,710 | ₹7,705 | ₹8,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹8,320 | ₹8,695 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,615 | ₹8,130 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,050 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,955 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹8,880 | ₹9,025 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,950 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,845 | ₹7,655 | ₹8,740 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,905 | ₹7,305 | ₹8,850 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 Uchana APMC on 20 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.