In the latest market update for 23 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,168 per quintal in Mahuva(Station Road) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,335
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,168
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 13.6% above the period average — just 5.4% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mahuva(Station Road) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹12,207 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,975 |
| 3 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,803 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,715 |
| 7 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,655 |
| 9 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,648 |
| 11 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,640 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,631 |
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.
At ₹2,576 (26.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Mahuva(Station Road) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹9,695, with the average around ₹8,070. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹9,335 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,168 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,450 | ₹8,505 | ₹8,978 |
| 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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Mahuva(Station Road) APMC logged this Cotton rate on 23 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.