Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,893 per quintal in Mahuva(Station Road) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cotton yard so you can see where this one falls.
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₹9,535
- Lowest Price Today₹8,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,893
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 11.7% above the period average and just 8.3% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC Leader | ₹9,825 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,748 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 9 Raichur APMC | ₹9,601 |
| 10 Adoni APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 12 Sindagi APMC | ₹9,550 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹275 (2.9%) 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 ₹9,695, with the average around ₹7,959. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,535 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,893 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,595 | ₹8,725 | ₹9,160 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,600 | ₹8,765 | ₹9,183 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,695 | ₹9,060 | ₹9,378 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,655 | ₹7,750 | ₹8,703 |
| 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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mahuva(Station Road) APMC posted this Cotton rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.