In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,250 per quintal in APMC HALVAD APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,645
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.0% above the period average, sitting just 9.0% 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 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,350 |
| 2 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,656 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Morbi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 7 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 9 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Sayala APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kanakagiri 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.
The ₹2,850 (30.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at APMC HALVAD APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,160, with the average around ₹9,157. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,645 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,665 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at APMC HALVAD APMC on 22 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.