From today's trading desk on 13 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,516 per quintal in Haathras APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,700
- Lowest Price Today₹8,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,516
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 5.9% above the period average — just 6.2% 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 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 7 Dhari 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.
A spread of ₹4,750 (49.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Haathras APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,080, with the average around ₹8,041. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹8,809 | ₹8,518 | ₹8,631 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,700 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,516 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,535 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,146 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,455 | ₹8,190 | ₹8,267 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,020 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,010 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,080 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,919 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,137 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,711 | ₹8,711 | ₹8,711 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,650 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,469 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,978 | ₹8,290 | ₹8,785 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,985 | ₹8,826 | ₹8,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,934 | ₹8,934 | ₹8,934 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,775 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,569 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,006 | ₹8,445 | ₹8,639 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,576 | ₹8,576 | ₹8,576 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,016 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,781 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,010 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,548 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹8,451 | ₹8,593 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,150 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,107 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Haathras APMC logged this Cotton rate on 13 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.