In the price report dated 21 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,550 per quintal in Macharla APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹8,550
- Lowest Price Today₹8,550
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.2% below the period average and just 10.9% 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 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Savarkundla APMC Leader | ₹9,700 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 3 Khargone APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 5 Babra APMC | ₹9,535 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 7 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Manawar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Khetia APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 11 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 12 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,300 |
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.
The ₹400 (4.3%) 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 ₹8,564. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹8,550 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,550 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,650 | ₹8,650 | ₹8,650 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,650 | ₹8,650 | ₹8,650 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,650 | ₹8,650 | ₹8,650 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,750 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,650 | ₹8,650 | ₹8,650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 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 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Macharla APMC posted this Cotton rate on 21 Oct 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.