Here's the 19 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹9,292 per quintal in Padampur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
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₹9,390
- Lowest Price Today₹9,172
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,292
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 6.9% above the period average — just 1.0% 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,200 |
| 2 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹10,790 |
| 3 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,997 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,941 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,925 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,865 |
| 7 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 9 APMC Kille Dharur APMC | ₹9,702 |
| 10 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 11 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 12 Babra APMC | ₹9,645 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹2,555 (26.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Padampur APMC ranged between ₹8,131 and ₹9,390, with the average around ₹8,690. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹9,390 | ₹9,172 | ₹9,292 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,251 | ₹8,825 | ₹9,066 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,750 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,750 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,671 | ₹8,661 | ₹8,671 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,090 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,618 | ₹8,560 | ₹8,586 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,605 | ₹8,545 | ₹8,595 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,759 | ₹8,581 | ₹8,636 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,671 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,131 | ₹8,131 | ₹8,131 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,351 | ₹8,351 | ₹8,351 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,472 | ₹8,472 | ₹8,472 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 Padampur APMC on 19 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.