Reading today's price tape for 23 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,200 per quintal in Darsi APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
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.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 23 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,475 |
| 2 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Manawar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Markapur APMC | ₹8,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹1,375 (17.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Darsi APMC logged this Cotton rate on 23 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.