As the 18 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,150 per quintal in Macharla 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
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,150
- Lowest Price Today₹9,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
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 8.1% above the period average and just 4.7% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 7 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Morbi APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,370 |
| 11 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Macharla APMC | ₹9,150 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹700 (7.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Macharla APMC ranged between ₹7,650 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹8,467. 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 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,250 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 28 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Macharla APMC posted this Cotton rate on 18 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.