Reading today's price tape for 16 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Bhikangaon APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Bhikangaon APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,700
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 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.
Right now Cotton is about 12.7% below the period average — just 20.2% 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 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Bhikangaon APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Talikot APMC Leader | ₹10,191 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,112 |
| 3 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹10,005 |
| 4 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sindhanur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,935 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 8 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 10 Raichur APMC | ₹9,849 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,785 |
| 12 Adoni APMC | ₹9,750 |
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.
That ₹441 (4.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Bhikangaon APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹9,780, with the average around ₹8,938. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹7,596 | ₹6,091 | ₹7,596 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,780 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,780 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,450 | ₹9,350 | ₹9,450 |
| 16 Jul | ₹9,400 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,400 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Bhikangaon APMC on 16 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.