Looking at how the yards traded on 12 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,818 per quintal in Bhavnagar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,818
- Lowest Price Today₹8,818
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,818
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 12.0% above the period average — just 3.1% 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,950 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,833 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,626 |
| 9 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,586 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,570 |
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 ₹4,430 (46.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Bhavnagar APMC ranged between ₹6,788 and ₹9,098, with the average around ₹7,876. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹8,818 | ₹8,818 | ₹8,818 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,445 | ₹7,445 | ₹7,445 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,055 | ₹8,055 | ₹8,055 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,518 | ₹7,518 | ₹7,518 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,312 | ₹7,312 | ₹7,312 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,098 | ₹7,745 | ₹8,333 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,838 | ₹8,838 | ₹8,838 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,572 | ₹7,572 | ₹7,572 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,398 | ₹8,398 | ₹8,398 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,278 | ₹8,278 | ₹8,278 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,288 | ₹7,288 | ₹7,288 |
| 20 Jun | ₹6,788 | ₹6,788 | ₹6,788 |
| 19 Jun | ₹7,748 | ₹7,748 | ₹7,748 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Bhavnagar APMC on 12 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.