In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,395 per quintal in Dhrol APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider 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₹9,930
- Lowest Price Today₹8,860
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,395
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 13.9% above the period average, and just 8.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dhrol APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jamnagar APMC Leader | ₹9,825 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 6 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 11 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,395 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,387 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹438 (4.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Dhrol APMC ranged between ₹4,425 and ₹10,255, with the average around ₹8,245. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,930 | ₹8,860 | ₹9,395 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,910 | ₹9,080 | ₹9,495 |
| 20 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,840 | ₹9,420 |
| 19 Oct | ₹10,105 | ₹8,860 | ₹9,485 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,250 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,255 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,630 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,080 | ₹9,180 | ₹9,630 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,980 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,415 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,840 | ₹8,725 | ₹9,285 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,755 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,230 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,675 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,590 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,480 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,240 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,475 | ₹7,075 | ₹7,275 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,740 | ₹8,660 | ₹8,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,740 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,120 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,860 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,430 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,850 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,825 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,650 | ₹7,350 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,650 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,325 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Dhrol APMC on 22 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.