In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,443 per quintal in Thara APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,640
- Lowest Price Today₹9,245
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,443
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (RCH-2)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 1.4% above the period average — just 5.8% 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 23 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹12,207 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,975 |
| 3 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,803 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,715 |
| 7 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,655 |
| 9 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,648 |
| 11 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,640 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,631 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,576 (26.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Thara APMC ranged between ₹8,555 and ₹10,025, with the average around ₹9,311. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹9,640 | ₹9,245 | ₹9,443 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,605 | ₹9,030 | ₹9,318 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,605 | ₹9,090 | ₹9,348 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,510 | ₹8,980 | ₹9,245 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,040 | ₹9,270 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,685 | ₹9,160 | ₹9,423 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,555 | ₹9,265 | ₹9,410 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,450 | ₹8,770 | ₹9,110 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,590 | ₹8,910 | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,025 | ₹8,555 | ₹9,290 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Thara APMC on 23 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.