In the latest market update for 26 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,325 per quintal in Mantralayam APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,650
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,325
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.7% below the period average, sitting just 9.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Mantralayam APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manavdar APMC Leader | ₹9,785 |
| 2 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 3 Vadali APMC | ₹9,668 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 5 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 6 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 9 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 10 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,460 |
| 12 Kadi(Kadi cotton Yard) APMC | ₹9,400 |
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 ₹385 (4.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Mantralayam APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,340, with the average around ₹9,488. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹9,650 | ₹4,800 | ₹9,325 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹9,210 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,750 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,650 | ₹3,600 | ₹9,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,550 | ₹3,500 | ₹9,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,749 | ₹3,000 | ₹9,599 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,250 | ₹4,800 | ₹9,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹4,900 | ₹9,050 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,350 | ₹5,200 | ₹9,100 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,709 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,579 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,691 | ₹5,249 | ₹9,489 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,050 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,650 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,192 | ₹4,166 | ₹9,792 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹9,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹4,250 | ₹9,350 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,961 | ₹5,211 | ₹9,769 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹3,890 | ₹9,450 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,650 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Mantralayam APMC on 26 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.