In today's crop-price rundown for 28 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,810 per quintal in Mahuva(Station Road) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,190
- Lowest Price Today₹8,430
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,810
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 7.8% above the period average and just 9.1% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 28 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,925 |
| 6 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 7 Talikot APMC | ₹9,621 |
| 8 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 9 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,535 |
| 10 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,507 |
| 11 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Haveri APMC | ₹9,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹8,000 (84.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹8,176. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹9,190 | ₹8,430 | ₹8,810 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,155 | ₹8,505 | ₹8,830 |
| 26 Oct | ₹9,210 | ₹8,790 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Cotton market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Mahuva(Station Road) APMC posted this Cotton rate on 28 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.