Checking the day's mandi numbers for 19 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,200 per quintal in APMC HALVAD APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put APMC HALVAD 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₹9,770
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
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.
Right now Cotton is about 0.5% above the period average — just 9.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,200 |
| 2 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹10,790 |
| 3 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,997 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,941 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,925 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,865 |
| 7 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 9 APMC Kille Dharur APMC | ₹9,702 |
| 10 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 11 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 12 Babra APMC | ₹9,645 |
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 ₹2,555 (26.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at APMC HALVAD APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,160, with the average around ₹9,150. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹9,770 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,725 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,765 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,780 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,375 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,725 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,550 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,635 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, APMC HALVAD APMC logged this Cotton rate on 19 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.