Reading today's price tape for 31 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,150 per quintal in APMC HALVAD APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put APMC HALVAD APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,460
- Lowest Price Today₹8,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 0.3% below the period average — just 9.9% 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 31 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹11,475 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 3 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,609 |
| 4 Raichur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Parchur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,474 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,422 |
| 10 Upleta APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,395 |
| 12 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,388 |
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 ₹2,087 (22.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at APMC HALVAD APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,160, with the average around ₹9,174. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹9,460 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,150 |
| 30 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,150 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,405 | ₹8,255 | ₹9,100 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,490 | ₹8,255 | ₹9,050 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,575 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,200 |
| 26 Oct | ₹9,675 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,325 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,750 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,450 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,825 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Cotton market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in APMC HALVAD APMC on 31 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.