In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Oct 2026, Gooti APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,475 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Cotton.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,709
- Lowest Price Today₹7,411
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,475
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 0.2% below the period average — just 8.7% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Gooti APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,475 |
| 2 Manawar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Karhi APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Macharla APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Markapur APMC | ₹8,100 |
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 ₹1,375 (17.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹9,498. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹9,709 | ₹7,411 | ₹9,475 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,987 | ₹5,460 | ₹9,679 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,450 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,769 | ₹3,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,749 | ₹3,000 | ₹9,599 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,868 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,611 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,717 | ₹8,100 | ₹9,269 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,666 | ₹8,011 | ₹9,289 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,709 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,579 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,691 | ₹5,249 | ₹9,489 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,755 | ₹4,011 | ₹9,489 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,901 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,579 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹6,633 | ₹9,539 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,060 | ₹4,515 | ₹9,680 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,050 | ₹4,511 | ₹9,689 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,111 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,729 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,192 | ₹4,166 | ₹9,799 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,939 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,769 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton found its strongest bid at Gooti APMC on 23 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.