In the price report dated 21 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,095 per quintal in Manvi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,240
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,095
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Suyodhar (Ginned))
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 1.3% below the period average, and just 16.6% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 21 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹13,316 |
| 2 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 3 Raichur APMC | ₹9,724 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,584 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 6 Gadag APMC | ₹9,559 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,539 |
| 8 Dhari APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 9 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 12 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,455 |
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.
The ₹3,861 (40.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Cotton prices at Manvi APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,900, with the average around ₹9,213. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹9,240 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,095 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,900 | ₹10,900 | ₹10,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,869 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Manvi APMC on 21 Sep 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.