From today's trading desk on 30 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,475 per quintal in Babra APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,750
- Lowest Price Today₹9,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,475
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 4.9% above the period average — just 8.5% 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 30 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khetia APMC Leader | ₹10,340 |
| 2 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 5 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,325 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,305 |
| 7 Manawar APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,280 |
| 9 Una APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 10 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 11 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 12 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹9,150 |
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.
The ₹1,190 (13.0%) 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 Babra APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,350, with the average around ₹9,029. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹9,750 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,475 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,700 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,350 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,700 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,275 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,550 |
| 26 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,575 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,950 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,600 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,400 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,850 | ₹9,105 | ₹9,475 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,875 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,535 |
| 19 Oct | ₹10,045 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,645 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,055 | ₹9,025 | ₹9,540 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,050 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,375 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,350 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,525 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,300 | ₹8,605 | ₹9,450 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,150 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,675 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,050 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,575 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,725 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,100 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,475 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Babra APMC logged this Cotton rate on 30 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.