In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,300 per quintal in Mansa APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,620
- Lowest Price Today₹8,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.4% above the period average, sitting just 3.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹15,900 |
| 2 Khair APMC | ₹11,450 |
| 3 Khetia APMC | ₹10,580 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,919 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 Savanur APMC | ₹9,677 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,665 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 9 Khargone APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 11 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,555 |
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 ₹6,345 (66.4%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Mansa APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹9,670, with the average around ₹9,172. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹9,620 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,300 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,635 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,625 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,670 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,450 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,650 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,450 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,630 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,620 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,375 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,615 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,450 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,820 | ₹8,820 | ₹8,820 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,880 | ₹8,880 | ₹8,880 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,655 | ₹8,655 | ₹8,655 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,910 | ₹8,910 | ₹8,910 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Mansa APMC on 21 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.