Across the reporting yards on 17 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Morbi 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 mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cotton about 4.1% above the period average, and just 5.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Morbi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sendhwa APMC Leader | ₹9,990 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,858 |
| 3 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 6 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 7 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,748 |
| 8 Dhari APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 10 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,678 |
| 11 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
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 ₹385 (4.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Morbi APMC ranged between ₹7,455 and ₹10,055, with the average around ₹9,127. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,980 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,490 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,055 | ₹9,255 | ₹9,655 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,945 | ₹9,245 | ₹9,595 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,575 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,895 | ₹9,245 | ₹9,570 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,725 | ₹7,455 | ₹8,590 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,555 | ₹7,555 | ₹8,555 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,280 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,690 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,325 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,650 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,255 | ₹8,055 | ₹8,655 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,675 | ₹9,275 | ₹9,475 |
| 17 Jun | ₹7,650 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,575 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Morbi APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.