In the price report dated 16 Sep 2026, Gooti APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,729 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,111
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,729
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 2.3% above the period average and just 6.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,729 |
| 2 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Parchur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Sattenapalli APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹1,729 (21.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Gooti APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,380, with the average around ₹9,510. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹10,111 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,729 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,192 | ₹4,166 | ₹9,799 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,939 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,769 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,919 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,769 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,939 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,669 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,959 | ₹4,011 | ₹9,789 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,869 | ₹5,369 | ₹9,689 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,961 | ₹5,211 | ₹9,769 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,949 | ₹5,269 | ₹9,729 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,050 | ₹5,469 | ₹9,769 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,990 | ₹6,039 | ₹9,639 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,970 | ₹4,419 | ₹9,619 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,889 | ₹6,616 | ₹9,790 |
| 28 Aug | ₹9,920 | ₹3,000 | ₹9,550 |
| 27 Aug | ₹10,040 | ₹4,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,040 | ₹4,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,939 | ₹4,519 | ₹9,675 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,890 | ₹5,680 | ₹9,450 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,990 | ₹5,790 | ₹9,719 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,929 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,570 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Gooti APMC set the pace for Cotton. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.