From today's trading desk on 16 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,800 per quintal in Ellanabad APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Ellanabad 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₹9,100
- Lowest Price Today₹8,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 2.0% above the period average — just 11.2% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ellanabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹3,260 (33.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Ellanabad APMC ranged between ₹7,021 and ₹9,911, with the average around ₹8,631. 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 | ₹9,100 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,980 | ₹8,360 | ₹8,851 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,961 | ₹8,430 | ₹8,840 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,950 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,870 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,790 | ₹8,451 | ₹8,680 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,770 | ₹8,440 | ₹8,680 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,751 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,686 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,745 | ₹8,330 | ₹8,665 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,720 | ₹8,380 | ₹8,649 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,725 | ₹8,511 | ₹8,660 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,911 | ₹8,571 | ₹8,850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,121 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,086 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,196 | ₹8,760 | ₹9,150 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,159 | ₹8,790 | ₹9,088 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,031 | ₹8,922 | ₹8,940 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,976 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,860 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,900 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,840 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,970 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,845 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,120 | ₹8,876 | ₹8,972 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,565 | ₹8,565 | ₹8,565 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ellanabad APMC logged this Cotton rate on 16 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.