In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Narasaraopet APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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 2.7% above the period average and just 5.6% 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 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Talikot APMC Leader | ₹10,191 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,112 |
| 3 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹10,005 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,935 |
| 7 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 10 Raichur APMC | ₹9,849 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,785 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
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.
That ₹441 (4.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Narasaraopet APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹8,279. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Narasaraopet APMC posted this Cotton rate on 16 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.