From today's trading desk on 30 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,740 per quintal in Thara APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,100
- Lowest Price Today₹8,380
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,740
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (RCH-2)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 4.7% below the period average, sitting just 12.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 30 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khetia APMC Leader | ₹10,340 |
| 2 Raichur APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 3 Soundati APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 8 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 9 Haveri APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 10 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 12 APMC Dhamngaon-Railway APMC | ₹9,400 |
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 ₹940 (10.0%) 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-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Thara APMC ranged between ₹8,200 and ₹10,025, with the average around ₹9,172. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹9,100 | ₹8,380 | ₹8,740 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,225 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,863 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,315 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,758 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,350 | ₹8,510 | ₹8,930 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,600 | ₹8,755 | ₹9,178 |
| 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 headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Thara APMC on 30 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.