Here's the 15 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹7,612 per quintal in Bhavnagar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
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₹7,612
- Lowest Price Today₹7,612
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,612
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 4.2% below the period average — just 16.3% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 15 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gundlupet APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 4 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,675 |
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.
The ₹2,325 (24.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Bhavnagar APMC ranged between ₹6,788 and ₹9,098, with the average around ₹7,946. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹7,612 | ₹7,612 | ₹7,612 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,792 | ₹8,792 | ₹8,792 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,348 | ₹8,348 | ₹8,348 |
| 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
Farmers comparing Cotton rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Bhavnagar APMC on 15 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.