In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹6,870 per quintal in Mundi APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cotton yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
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₹7,616
- Lowest Price Today₹6,690
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,870
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cotton about 5.0% below the period average, and just 13.0% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 24 Sep 2026, so you can see where Mundi 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.
The ₹4,659 (49.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Mundi APMC ranged between ₹5,550 and ₹7,900, with the average around ₹7,228. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | ₹7,616 | ₹6,690 | ₹6,870 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,540 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,811 | ₹5,550 | ₹7,426 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,751 | ₹6,483 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹5,635 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,750 | ₹5,630 | ₹5,650 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,711 | ₹7,325 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,750 | ₹7,301 | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,470 | ₹7,470 | ₹7,470 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,560 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,560 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,621 | ₹7,560 | ₹7,621 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Mundi APMC on 24 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.