In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,976 per quintal in Lunkaransar APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,030
- Lowest Price Today₹8,921
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,976
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 0.2% above the period average — just 4.1% 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 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Lunkaransar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,350 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹10,025 |
| 3 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 7 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,670 |
| 8 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,656 |
| 9 Morbi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 12 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
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.
That ₹2,750 (28.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Lunkaransar APMC ranged between ₹8,200 and ₹9,361, with the average around ₹8,961. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,030 | ₹8,921 | ₹8,976 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,081 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,041 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,361 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,981 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,345 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,773 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,270 | ₹9,131 | ₹9,201 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,111 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,056 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,071 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,886 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,740 | ₹8,770 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To wrap up, Lunkaransar APMC logged this Cotton rate on 22 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.