In the price report dated 24 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Dhamnod APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹9,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,125
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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.
Today's rate is about 11.1% above the period average and just 5.8% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 24 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dhamnod APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manavdar APMC Leader | ₹9,875 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 4 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,624 |
| 6 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Babra APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 9 Khetia APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 APMC Ralegaon APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Gooti APMC | ₹9,475 |
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 ₹400 (4.2%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Dhamnod APMC ranged between ₹20 and ₹9,551, with the average around ₹8,099. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,125 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,250 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,100 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,250 | ₹8,405 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,180 | ₹20 | ₹9,180 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,250 | ₹8,300 | ₹9,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,175 | ₹9,175 | ₹9,175 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,551 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,895 | ₹8,895 | ₹8,895 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,070 | ₹5,465 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,210 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹5,010 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,505 | ₹5,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹6,650 | ₹7,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,130 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,300 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, Dhamnod APMC posted this Cotton rate on 24 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.