In the price report dated 24 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,915 per quintal in Lakhani APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹8,915
- Lowest Price Today₹8,915
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,915
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.7% below the period average and just 1.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹10,051 |
| 2 Dhari APMC | ₹9,880 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 5 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 6 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 7 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 8 Talikot APMC | ₹9,624 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 12 APMC Ralegaon APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹551 (5.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 2 days, Cotton prices at Lakhani APMC ranged between ₹8,915 and ₹9,032, with the average around ₹8,974. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹8,915 | ₹8,915 | ₹8,915 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,032 | ₹9,032 | ₹9,032 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Oct 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Lakhani APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.