In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,230 per quintal in Sri Karanpur APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cotton yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Sri Karanpur APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,269
- Lowest Price Today₹9,147
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,230
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
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 2.4% above the period average, sitting just 2.8% 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 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sri Karanpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹15,900 |
| 2 Khair APMC | ₹11,450 |
| 3 Khetia APMC | ₹10,580 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,919 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 Savanur APMC | ₹9,677 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,665 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 9 Khargone APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 11 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,555 |
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 ₹6,345 (66.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Sri Karanpur APMC ranged between ₹8,401 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹9,011. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹8,690 | ₹8,690 | ₹8,690 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,269 | ₹9,147 | ₹9,230 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,371 | ₹9,470 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,491 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,230 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,335 | ₹9,160 | ₹9,261 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,190 | ₹9,081 | ₹9,123 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,162 | ₹8,951 | ₹9,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,731 | ₹8,761 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,594 | ₹8,401 | ₹8,541 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,711 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,700 |
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 headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Sri Karanpur APMC on 21 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.