Turning to the 24 Oct 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,250 per quintal in Sri Karanpur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
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₹9,317
- Lowest Price Today₹9,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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.
This puts Cotton about 2.2% above the period average, and just 2.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 24 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹10,051 |
| 2 Dhari APMC | ₹9,880 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 4 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 7 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,624 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 12 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,575 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹476 (5.0%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Sri Karanpur APMC ranged between ₹8,401 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹9,049. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹9,317 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,250 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,300 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,231 |
| 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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Sri Karanpur APMC on 24 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.