Here's the 16 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹9,867 per quintal in Vijayapura APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,013
- Lowest Price Today₹7,669
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,867
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 2.5% above the period average — just 4.3% 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 Vijayapura 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
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.
A spread of ₹3,260 (33.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Vijayapura APMC ranged between ₹5,070 and ₹10,309, with the average around ₹9,623. 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 | ₹10,013 | ₹7,669 | ₹9,867 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,060 | ₹7,009 | ₹9,866 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,894 | ₹7,055 | ₹9,758 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,789 | ₹7,004 | ₹9,626 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,712 | ₹6,811 | ₹9,589 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,729 | ₹7,007 | ₹9,598 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,899 | ₹7,001 | ₹9,624 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,859 | ₹7,587 | ₹9,584 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,309 | ₹7,575 | ₹9,806 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,171 | ₹6,009 | ₹9,986 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,281 | ₹8,859 | ₹10,112 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,170 | ₹8,010 | ₹10,143 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,110 | ₹8,600 | ₹10,011 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,981 | ₹8,010 | ₹9,815 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,931 | ₹8,510 | ₹9,561 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,961 | ₹8,070 | ₹9,641 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,011 | ₹7,010 | ₹9,697 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,061 | ₹8,881 | ₹9,839 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,101 | ₹7,071 | ₹9,812 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,939 | ₹8,010 | ₹9,629 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Vijayapura APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.