As the 03 Nov 2026 session wrapped up, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,854 per quintal in Rani APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹8,854
- Lowest Price Today₹8,854
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,854
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Nov 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
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 1.4% below the period average, and just 4.7% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 03 Nov 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Babra APMC Leader | ₹9,425 |
| 2 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 3 Anjar APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 5 Akola(Borgaon Manju) APMC | ₹9,306 |
| 6 APMC Akola APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 7 Dhamnod APMC | ₹9,281 |
| 8 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Gooti APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 11 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Sayala APMC | ₹9,200 |
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 ₹225 (2.4%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Rani APMC ranged between ₹8,330 and ₹9,290, with the average around ₹8,976. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | ₹8,802 | ₹8,721 | ₹8,776 |
| 04 Nov | ₹8,814 | ₹8,766 | ₹8,790 |
| 03 Nov | ₹8,854 | ₹8,854 | ₹8,854 |
| 02 Nov | ₹8,926 | ₹8,926 | ₹8,926 |
| 30 Oct | ₹8,876 | ₹8,862 | ₹8,869 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,071 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,063 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,181 | ₹9,134 | ₹9,154 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,120 | ₹9,120 | ₹9,120 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,107 | ₹9,107 | ₹9,107 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,159 | ₹9,159 | ₹9,159 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,251 | ₹9,251 | ₹9,251 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,232 | ₹9,165 | ₹9,219 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,290 | ₹9,290 | ₹9,290 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,231 | ₹9,231 | ₹9,231 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,901 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,838 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,012 | ₹8,870 | ₹8,965 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,985 | ₹8,703 | ₹8,875 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,026 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,950 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,055 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,026 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Rani APMC on 03 Nov 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.