From today's trading desk on 17 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,150 per quintal in Khetia 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,625
- Lowest Price Today₹8,830
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
At this level, Cotton is about 6.0% above the period average, sitting just 13.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC Leader | ₹9,825 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,748 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 9 Raichur APMC | ₹9,601 |
| 10 Adoni APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 12 Sindagi APMC | ₹9,550 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹275 (2.9%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Khetia APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,625, with the average around ₹8,636. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹10,625 | ₹8,830 | ₹9,150 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,550 | ₹9,550 | ₹9,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,400 | ₹8,410 | ₹9,280 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,300 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,485 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,150 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,485 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,385 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,450 | ₹6,305 | ₹8,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,095 | ₹5,880 | ₹8,395 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,975 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,860 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,015 | ₹5,900 | ₹8,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,990 | ₹6,850 | ₹8,785 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,009 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Khetia APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.