Checking the day's mandi numbers for 31 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,275 per quintal in Una APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,370
- Lowest Price Today₹8,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,275
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 4 31mm FIne)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 0.2% below the period average — just 8.2% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 31 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹11,475 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 3 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Raichur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Parchur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Babra APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,474 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,422 |
| 10 Upleta APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,395 |
| 12 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,388 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,087 (22.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Una APMC ranged between ₹8,600 and ₹10,105, with the average around ₹9,297. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹9,370 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,275 |
| 30 Oct | ₹9,350 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,250 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,355 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,275 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,370 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,200 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,525 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,350 |
| 26 Oct | ₹9,375 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,250 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,330 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,100 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,275 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,305 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,100 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,305 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,100 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,050 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,625 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,755 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,750 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,775 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,105 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Una APMC on 31 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.