In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,100 per quintal in Cumbum APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
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 1.1% above the period average and just 2.4% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sindhanur APMC Leader | ₹9,850 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,689 |
| 4 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 6 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Morbi APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Macharla APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 11 Kalediya APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 12 Hadad APMC | ₹9,050 |
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.
At ₹800 (8.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Cumbum APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹8,300, with the average around ₹8,014. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 06 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
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 18 Sep 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Cumbum APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.