In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,690 per quintal in Visavadar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Visavadar APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,105
- Lowest Price Today₹8,275
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,690
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 0.8% below the period average and just 10.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 24 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,074 |
| 2 Santhesargur APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Arasikere APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 5 Raichur APMC | ₹9,616 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 7 Adoni APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,563 |
| 10 Gooti APMC | ₹9,489 |
| 11 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,461 |
| 12 Haveri APMC | ₹9,415 |
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 ₹4,659 (49.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Visavadar APMC ranged between ₹7,555 and ₹9,705, with the average around ₹8,762. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | ₹9,305 | ₹8,625 | ₹8,965 |
| 02 Nov | ₹9,330 | ₹8,650 | ₹8,990 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,155 | ₹8,555 | ₹8,855 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,255 | ₹8,575 | ₹8,915 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,280 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,890 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,555 | ₹8,575 | ₹9,065 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,705 | ₹8,625 | ₹9,165 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,580 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,165 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,405 | ₹8,175 | ₹8,790 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,605 | ₹7,575 | ₹8,090 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,105 | ₹8,275 | ₹8,690 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,280 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,665 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,105 | ₹8,005 | ₹8,555 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,605 | ₹7,675 | ₹8,640 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,205 | ₹7,625 | ₹8,415 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,105 | ₹7,555 | ₹8,330 |
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 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
Net-net, Visavadar APMC posted this Cotton rate on 24 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.