Pulling together the 14 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,375 per quintal in Unava APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
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₹9,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,375
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 4.1% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Unava APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dhoraji APMC Leader | ₹9,880 |
| 2 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 3 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 4 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 7 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,658 |
| 8 Anjar APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Morbi APMC | ₹9,595 |
| 10 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 11 Kalawad APMC | ₹9,520 |
| 12 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹380 (4.0%) 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 Unava APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹12,625, with the average around ₹9,003. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,375 |
| 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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Unava APMC on 14 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.