In today's crop-price rundown for 31 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,800 per quintal in Mundi APMC. See where this sits in the day's Cotton range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,001
- Lowest Price Today₹8,540
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 7.4% above the period average and just 3.7% 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 31 Oct 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 Sailana APMC Leader | ₹12,220 |
| 2 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,475 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,609 |
| 5 Raichur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Parchur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,474 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 12 Talikot APMC | ₹9,422 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,798 (29.7%) 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 Mundi APMC ranged between ₹10 and ₹9,141, with the average around ₹8,195. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 01 Nov | ₹8,950 | ₹8,190 | ₹8,900 |
| 31 Oct | ₹9,001 | ₹8,540 | ₹8,800 |
| 30 Oct | ₹9,001 | ₹8,615 | ₹8,700 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,008 | ₹7,950 | ₹8,650 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,972 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,790 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,025 | ₹8,665 | ₹8,790 |
| 26 Oct | ₹8,990 | ₹8,390 | ₹8,990 |
| 25 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹10 | ₹9,050 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,940 | ₹88 | ₹8,890 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,025 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,790 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,960 | ₹8,690 | ₹8,790 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,950 | ₹8,626 | ₹8,850 |
| 20 Oct | ₹8,890 | ₹8,790 | ₹8,790 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,570 | ₹8,951 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,925 | ₹8,790 | ₹8,890 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,141 | ₹8,690 | ₹8,890 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,921 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,850 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,930 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,895 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,700 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mundi APMC posted this Cotton rate on 31 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.