With the 23 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,800 per quintal in Sanawad APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cotton markets.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,140
- Lowest Price Today₹7,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 7.8% above the period average, and just 5.5% 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 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sanawad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹12,207 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,975 |
| 3 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,803 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,715 |
| 7 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,655 |
| 9 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,648 |
| 11 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,640 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,631 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹2,576 (26.7%), 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 Sanawad APMC ranged between ₹13 and ₹9,310, with the average around ₹8,166. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹9,140 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,800 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,830 | ₹8,830 | ₹8,830 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,030 | ₹8,580 | ₹8,980 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,980 | ₹8,480 | ₹8,980 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹7,180 | ₹8,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,310 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,205 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,205 | ₹6,900 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹6,005 | ₹8,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,730 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,865 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,580 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,775 | ₹13 | ₹7,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,775 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,290 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹6,100 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,911 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,880 | ₹7,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: Sanawad APMC reported Cotton at this level on 23 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.