Across the reporting yards on 12 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,300 per quintal in APMC HALVAD APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,620
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 2.3% above the period average and just 8.5% 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 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,950 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,833 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,626 |
| 9 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,586 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,570 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹4,430 (46.3%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at APMC HALVAD APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,160, with the average around ₹9,091. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹9,620 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,980 | ₹7,505 | ₹9,150 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,910 | ₹7,255 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,540 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,875 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,850 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,540 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,635 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,160 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,850 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,070 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,910 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,840 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,575 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,005 | ₹8,550 | ₹9,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,520 | ₹8,150 | ₹9,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹7,750 | ₹8,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,255 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,750 | ₹8,750 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,875 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,905 | ₹7,275 | ₹7,750 |
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
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, APMC HALVAD APMC posted this Cotton rate on 12 Oct 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.