Here's the 13 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹8,300 per quintal in Jammalamadugu APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 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.
Right now Cotton is about 3.0% above the period average — just 2.4% short of 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹13,876 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 4 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 5 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 7 Babra APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 8 JASDAN APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Una APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,425 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹4,451 (47.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Jammalamadugu APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹8,061. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Jammalamadugu APMC on 13 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.