In the mandi rate roundup for 26 Oct 2026, Gooti APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,250 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Cotton board.
01What Put Gooti APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,675
- Lowest Price Today₹6,001
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
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.
Today's rate is about 2.6% below the period average and just 10.9% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 26 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 | ₹9,250 |
| 2 Gandhwani APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 3 Manawar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Alirajpur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Cumbum APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Markapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Durgi APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,250 (15.6%) 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 ₹9,494. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹9,675 | ₹6,001 | ₹9,250 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,709 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,475 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 26 Oct 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.