Reading today's price tape for 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,170 per quintal in Rajula APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,535
- Lowest Price Today₹8,805
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,170
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
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 15.4% above the period average — just 50.8% 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 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,350 |
| 2 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,656 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Morbi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 9 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Sayala APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹2,850 (30.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Rajula APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹18,655, with the average around ₹7,945. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,535 | ₹8,805 | ₹9,170 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,050 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,625 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,562 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,775 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,638 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,850 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,425 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,825 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,163 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,750 | ₹9,095 | ₹9,422 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,805 | ₹5,005 | ₹6,905 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,760 | ₹5,905 | ₹7,332 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,650 | ₹6,875 | ₹7,762 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,920 | ₹7,160 | ₹7,540 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹6,125 | ₹7,063 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,250 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,375 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,375 | ₹7,060 | ₹8,218 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,655 | ₹9,655 | ₹9,655 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,515 | ₹9,260 | ₹9,387 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,055 | ₹9,275 | ₹9,665 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,505 | ₹9,005 | ₹9,255 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,755 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,378 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,755 | ₹8,755 | ₹8,755 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 Rajula APMC on 22 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.