In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Jamnagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,775 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,775
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 12.5% above the period average, sitting just 28.9% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Jamnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jamnagar APMC Leader | ₹9,775 |
| 2 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 3 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 5 Morbi APMC | ₹9,635 |
| 6 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 8 Vadali APMC | ₹9,513 |
| 9 Anjar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,485 |
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.
That ₹290 (3.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Jamnagar APMC ranged between ₹4,750 and ₹13,755, with the average around ₹8,689. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,775 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,025 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,625 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,725 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,925 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,725 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,925 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,625 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,845 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹6,850 | ₹8,875 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹9,195 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,250 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,875 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,975 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹9,125 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,875 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,225 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,935 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,025 | ₹7,625 | ₹9,275 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,350 | ₹6,450 | ₹8,975 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹9,450 | ₹10,050 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,525 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,525 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,250 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,875 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,750 | ₹6,700 | ₹8,850 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹8,775 | ₹9,200 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Jamnagar APMC led Cotton on 19 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.