Reading today's price tape for 19 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,925 per quintal in Manavdar APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,200
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,925
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 0.2% above the period average, sitting just 3.2% 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 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹10,790 |
| 2 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,997 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,941 |
| 4 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,925 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,865 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 7 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 8 APMC Kille Dharur APMC | ₹9,702 |
| 9 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 10 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,645 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,635 |
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 ₹1,155 (12.0%) 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 3-Day Trend
Over the last 3 days, Cotton prices at Manavdar APMC ranged between ₹9,075 and ₹10,250, with the average around ₹9,908. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹10,200 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,925 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,175 | ₹9,550 | ₹9,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,250 | ₹9,075 | ₹9,900 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Manavdar APMC on 19 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.