Reading today's price tape for 20 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,150 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
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,250
- Lowest Price Today₹9,090
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Kapas (Adoni))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 2.7% above the period average, sitting just 1.9% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranebennur APMC Leader | ₹9,770 |
| 2 Khair APMC | ₹9,693 |
| 3 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 4 Deulgaon Raja Balaji Agro Marketing Pvt Market, Deulgaon Raja, Dist Buldhana APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 5 Shetkari Khajgi Bajar Parisar, Tal Bhokar, Dist Nanded APMC | ₹9,490 |
| 6 Ratlam APMC | ₹9,480 |
| 7 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,420 |
| 8 Khargone APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 Suratgarh APMC | ₹9,235 |
| 10 Rani APMC | ₹9,159 |
| 11 Ellanabad APMC | ₹9,155 |
| 12 Padampur APMC | ₹9,151 |
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.
A spread of ₹619 (6.8%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Abohar APMC ranged between ₹8,395 and ₹9,325, with the average around ₹8,910. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹9,150 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,080 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,250 | ₹9,090 | ₹9,150 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,325 | ₹9,140 | ₹9,225 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,240 | ₹9,070 | ₹9,160 |
| 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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Abohar APMC on 20 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.