Pulling together the 13 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,375 per quintal in Unava APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,775
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,375
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 4.8% above the period average, sitting just 25.7% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹13,876 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,713 |
| 5 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 7 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 9 Morbi APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 11 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹9,500 |
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 ₹4,376 (46.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Unava APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹12,625, with the average around ₹8,949. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹9,775 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,375 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,755 | ₹7,755 | ₹9,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,760 | ₹7,675 | ₹9,005 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,605 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,805 | ₹8,155 | ₹8,505 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,045 | ₹8,125 | ₹8,505 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,625 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,005 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Unava APMC on 13 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.