In the mandi rate roundup for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,380 per quintal in Haathras APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,380
- Lowest Price Today₹8,380
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,380
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 4.1% above the period average, and just 7.7% 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 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,866 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 9 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
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 ₹5,212 (53.8%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Haathras APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,080, with the average around ₹8,053. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹8,380 | ₹8,380 | ₹8,380 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Haathras APMC reported Cotton at this level on 15 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.