Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,400 per quintal in Palwal APMC. See where this sits in the day's Cotton range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Palwal APMC on Top Today
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₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹6,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
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.
This puts Cotton about 2.5% below the period average, and just 12.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Palwal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Rani APMC | ₹9,159 |
| 9 Ellanabad APMC | ₹9,155 |
| 10 Hissar APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 11 Gandhwani APMC | ₹9,125 |
| 12 Burhanpur APMC | ₹9,111 |
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.
A spread of ₹659 (7.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Palwal APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹7,592. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,050 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,050 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,050 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,850 |
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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Palwal APMC on 20 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.