In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,890 per quintal in Anupgarh APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,890
- Lowest Price Today₹8,890
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,890
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 5-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 1.4% below the period average — just 4.0% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,400 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹13,876 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,758 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 8 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,713 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,650 |
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 ₹4,750 (49.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
055-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 5 days, Cotton prices at Anupgarh APMC ranged between ₹8,870 and ₹9,261, with the average around ₹9,016. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹8,890 | ₹8,890 | ₹8,890 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,870 | ₹8,870 | ₹8,870 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,875 | ₹8,875 | ₹8,875 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,182 | ₹9,182 | ₹9,182 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,261 | ₹9,261 | ₹9,261 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Anupgarh APMC on 13 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.