As the 20 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Markapur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
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 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Markapur APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,952. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 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 |
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
Bottom line: on 20 Sep 2026, Markapur 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.