Based on what the markets reported on 16 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,975 per quintal in Abohar APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹9,025
- Lowest Price Today₹8,840
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,975
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cotton is about 2.0% above the period average, sitting just 1.7% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Abohar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,990 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,983 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,867 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 9 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Dhari APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,730 |
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.
At ₹3,260 (33.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Abohar APMC ranged between ₹8,395 and ₹9,130, with the average around ₹8,801. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,025 | ₹8,840 | ₹8,975 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,130 | ₹8,935 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,120 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,950 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,850 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,895 | ₹8,625 | ₹8,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹8,495 | ₹8,580 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,581 | ₹8,395 | ₹8,480 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,425 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,025 | ₹9,001 | ₹9,025 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Abohar APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.