Pulling together the 19 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,200 per quintal in Darsi 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₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date19 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.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting right at the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 19 Sep 2026, so you can see where Darsi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,680 |
| 2 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 4 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 5 Markapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹1,680 (21.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Darsi APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹8,196. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 06 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Darsi APMC on 19 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.