Reading today's price tape for 18 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,420 per quintal in Kukshi APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Kukshi APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,995
- Lowest Price Today₹7,985
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,420
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 1.9% above the period average — just 19.8% 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 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kukshi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Shetkari Khajgi Bajar Parisar, Tal Bhokar, Dist Nanded APMC Leader | ₹9,341 |
| 2 Khetia APMC | ₹9,210 |
| 3 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,199 |
| 4 Hissar APMC | ₹9,151 |
| 5 Khargone APMC | ₹9,115 |
| 6 Burhanpur APMC | ₹9,108 |
| 7 Gandhwani APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 8 Bhikangaon APMC | ₹9,021 |
| 9 Manawar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Alirajpur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Sanawad APMC | ₹8,900 |
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.
At ₹441 (5.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Kukshi APMC ranged between ₹13 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹8,261. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹8,995 | ₹7,985 | ₹8,420 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,235 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹13 | ₹9,150 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,020 | ₹8,995 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,700 | ₹7,800 | ₹9,155 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,690 | ₹7,980 | ₹8,040 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,445 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹6,805 | ₹7,730 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,840 | ₹7,740 | ₹7,840 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,960 | ₹7,690 | ₹7,960 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,455 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,555 | ₹6,595 | ₹7,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,575 | ₹6,595 | ₹7,575 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,050 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,885 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,150 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,325 | ₹8,000 | ₹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
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
To wrap up, Kukshi APMC logged this Cotton rate on 18 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.