In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,900 per quintal in Manawar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Manawar APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,125
- Lowest Price Today₹7,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cotton about 0.5% below the period average, and just 20.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Talikot APMC Leader | ₹10,191 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,112 |
| 3 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹10,005 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,935 |
| 7 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 10 Raichur APMC | ₹9,849 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,785 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹441 (4.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Manawar APMC ranged between ₹6,800 and ₹9,870, with the average around ₹7,942. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹8,125 | ₹7,650 | ₹7,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,151 | ₹6,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,825 | ₹7,825 | ₹7,825 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,201 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,870 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,925 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,925 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,211 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Manawar APMC on 16 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.