Here's the 28 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹9,925 per quintal in Manavdar APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹10,050
- Lowest Price Today₹9,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,925
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
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 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 4.3% 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 28 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Bailahongal APMC | ₹10,429 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,925 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,621 |
| 5 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,535 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,507 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Haveri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 11 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,454 |
| 12 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,450 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹2,050 (21.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Manavdar APMC ranged between ₹9,075 and ₹10,375, with the average around ₹9,914. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹10,050 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,925 |
| 26 Oct | ₹10,075 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,785 |
| 24 Oct | ₹10,125 | ₹9,850 | ₹9,875 |
| 23 Oct | ₹10,350 | ₹9,625 | ₹9,975 |
| 22 Oct | ₹10,375 | ₹9,825 | ₹10,025 |
| 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
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
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Manavdar APMC on 28 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.