With the 28 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹10,429 per quintal in Bailahongal APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,429
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (DCH-32(Unginned))
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.
Today's rate is about 10.3% above the period average and just 16.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 28 Oct 2026, so you can see where Bailahongal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Bailahongal APMC | ₹10,429 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,925 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,621 |
| 5 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,535 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,507 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 11 Botad(Bhabarkot) APMC | ₹9,410 |
| 12 Devadurga APMC | ₹9,400 |
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.
At ₹2,100 (22.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Bailahongal APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹9,459. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,429 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,314 |
| 24 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,051 |
| 23 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,207 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,350 |
| 19 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,997 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,748 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,932 | ₹8,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,956 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹7,850 | ₹8,298 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹7,950 | ₹9,079 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹8,300 | ₹9,534 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,523 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,250 | ₹8,560 | ₹9,159 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,400 | ₹8,680 | ₹9,260 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,072 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,900 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,575 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,950 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,478 |
| 08 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,897 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Bailahongal APMC posted this Cotton rate on 28 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.