In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,221 per quintal in Balwadi APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Balwadi APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,221
- Lowest Price Today₹6,501
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,221
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
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.
Right now Cotton is about 0.0% above the period average — right at 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 24 Sep 2026, so you can see where Balwadi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,074 |
| 2 Santhesargur APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Arasikere APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 5 Raichur APMC | ₹9,616 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 7 Adoni APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,563 |
| 10 Gooti APMC | ₹9,489 |
| 11 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,461 |
| 12 Haveri APMC | ₹9,415 |
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 ₹4,659 (49.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Cotton prices at Balwadi APMC ranged between ₹6,501 and ₹7,221, with the average around ₹7,221. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Balwadi APMC on 24 Sep 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.