In the price report dated 23 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,100 per quintal in Markapur APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cotton markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,100
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cotton about 1.5% above the period average, and just 1.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 23 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,475 |
| 2 Manawar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Karhi APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Macharla APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Markapur APMC | ₹8,100 |
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.
That ₹1,375 (17.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Markapur APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹7,983. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Markapur APMC reported Cotton at this level on 23 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.