As fresh arrivals settled on 28 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,130 per quintal in Bhavnagar APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,130
- Lowest Price Today₹8,130
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,130
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.0% below the period average and just 12.0% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 28 Oct 2026, so you can see where Bhavnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rona APMC Leader | ₹17,500 |
| 2 Santhesargur APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 APMC Akhadabalapur APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Bailahongal APMC | ₹10,429 |
| 5 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,975 |
| 6 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,925 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 8 Talikot APMC | ₹9,621 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 10 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,535 |
| 11 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,507 |
| 12 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) 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.
The ₹8,000 (84.2%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Bhavnagar APMC ranged between ₹6,788 and ₹9,240, with the average around ₹8,131. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹8,130 | ₹8,130 | ₹8,130 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,062 | ₹9,062 | ₹9,062 |
| 26 Oct | ₹8,302 | ₹8,302 | ₹8,302 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,240 | ₹9,240 | ₹9,240 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,872 | ₹8,872 | ₹8,872 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 28 Oct 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Bhavnagar 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.