Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,585 per quintal in APMC Bagasara APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,950
- Lowest Price Today₹9,220
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,585
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 10.8% above the period average — just 7.7% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where APMC Bagasara APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Arasikere APMC Leader | ₹12,400 |
| 2 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,983 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,867 |
| 5 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 6 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Dhari APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 9 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 11 Khetia APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 12 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,630 |
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 ₹2,770 (28.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at APMC Bagasara APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,380, with the average around ₹8,648. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,950 | ₹9,220 | ₹9,585 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,550 | ₹9,775 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,060 | ₹8,300 | ₹9,180 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,100 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,760 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,380 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,765 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,380 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,810 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,405 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,020 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,010 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,120 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,060 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,080 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,040 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,170 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,585 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,285 | ₹9,715 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,380 | ₹9,870 | ₹10,090 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,300 | ₹9,750 | ₹10,025 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,100 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,950 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,475 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,125 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,875 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,620 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,560 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in APMC Bagasara APMC on 16 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.