Turning to the 19 Sep 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Markapur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
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₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.6% above the period average and right at 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 19 Sep 2026, so you can see where Markapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹15,900 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 3 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 7 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 8 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 11 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 12 Rapar APMC | ₹9,125 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹6,775 (74.2%) 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 Markapur APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,950. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Markapur APMC posted this Cotton rate on 19 Sep 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.