With the 15 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,642 per quintal in Kottur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
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₹8,796
- Lowest Price Today₹8,286
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,642
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.3% below the period average and just 7.4% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 15 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gundlupet APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 4 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,675 |
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 ₹2,325 (24.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Kottur APMC ranged between ₹8,286 and ₹9,329, with the average around ₹9,027. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹8,796 | ₹8,286 | ₹8,642 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,299 | ₹9,299 | ₹9,299 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,329 | ₹8,801 | ₹9,223 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,029 | ₹9,029 | ₹9,029 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,969 | ₹8,969 | ₹8,969 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
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 day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Kottur APMC posted this Cotton rate on 15 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.