Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Adoni APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,766
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Today's rate is about 2.1% above the period average and just 8.4% 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 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Adoni APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,990 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,983 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,867 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 9 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Dhari APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,730 |
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 ₹3,260 (33.5%) 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 Adoni APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,369, with the average around ₹9,302. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,766 | ₹3,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,749 | ₹3,000 | ₹9,599 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,868 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,711 | ₹5,009 | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,717 | ₹8,100 | ₹9,269 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,709 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,579 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,691 | ₹5,249 | ₹9,489 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,755 | ₹4,011 | ₹9,489 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,901 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,579 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹6,633 | ₹9,539 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,050 | ₹4,511 | ₹9,689 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,111 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,729 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,192 | ₹4,166 | ₹9,799 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,939 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,769 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,919 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,769 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,939 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,669 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,959 | ₹4,011 | ₹9,789 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,869 | ₹5,369 | ₹9,689 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,961 | ₹5,211 | ₹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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Net-net, Adoni APMC posted this Cotton rate on 16 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.