In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 Oct 2026, Jamnagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,825 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,075
- Lowest Price Today₹9,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,825
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 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.
At this level, Cotton is about 12.1% above the period average, sitting just 28.6% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 26 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jamnagar APMC Leader | ₹9,825 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,785 |
| 3 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 4 Vadali APMC | ₹9,668 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 7 Dhari APMC | ₹9,610 |
| 8 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,588 |
| 10 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 12 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,550 |
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.
At ₹275 (2.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹8,764. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹10,075 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,825 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,925 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,715 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,925 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,825 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Jamnagar APMC led Cotton on 26 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.