From today's trading desk on 28 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,700 per quintal in Sanawad APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,980
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 5.7% above the period average, sitting just 6.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 28 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rona APMC Leader | ₹17,500 |
| 2 Santhesargur APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 APMC Akhadabalapur APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Bailahongal APMC | ₹10,429 |
| 5 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,975 |
| 6 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,925 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 8 Talikot APMC | ₹9,621 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 10 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,535 |
| 11 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,507 |
| 12 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹8,000 (84.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Sanawad APMC ranged between ₹13 and ₹9,310, with the average around ₹8,232. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹9,030 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,700 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,980 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,700 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,105 | ₹8,465 | ₹8,880 |
| 26 Oct | ₹9,130 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,900 |
| 25 Oct | ₹9,105 | ₹7,580 | ₹8,900 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Sanawad APMC on 28 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.