Here's the 20 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Darsi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,200 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
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.
Right now Cotton is about 0.0% above the period average — right at the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 ₹8,197. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 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 |
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
In short, Cotton found its strongest bid at Darsi APMC on 20 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.