Based on what the markets reported on 12 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,548 per quintal in Mahuva(Station Road) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹9,595
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,548
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
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.
Right now Cotton is about 13.5% above the period average — just 10.9% 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 gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹4,430 (46.3%) 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 Mahuva(Station Road) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹9,595, with the average around ₹7,534. 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 | ₹9,595 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,548 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,475 | ₹8,475 | ₹8,475 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,750 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,475 | ₹8,475 | ₹8,475 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,325 | ₹8,325 | ₹8,325 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,445 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,173 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,905 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,453 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,375 | ₹7,175 | ₹7,775 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,145 | ₹4,775 | ₹6,460 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,250 | ₹4,050 | ₹6,150 |
| 27 Jun | ₹8,055 | ₹5,675 | ₹6,865 |
| 19 Jun | ₹8,495 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,098 |
| 17 Jun | ₹8,290 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,395 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Mahuva(Station Road) APMC logged this Cotton rate on 12 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.