Pulling together the 24 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,310 per quintal in Dhrol APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹9,865
- Lowest Price Today₹8,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,310
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
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 11.8% above the period average — just 9.2% 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 24 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manavdar APMC Leader | ₹9,875 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 4 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,624 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 9 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Khetia APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 APMC Ralegaon APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Gooti APMC | ₹9,475 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹400 (4.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Dhrol APMC ranged between ₹4,425 and ₹10,255, with the average around ₹8,331. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹9,865 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,310 |
| 23 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,190 | ₹9,595 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Dhrol APMC on 24 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.