Checking the day's mandi numbers for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,650 per quintal in Vankaner APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 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.
At this level, Cotton is about 6.7% above the period average, sitting just 5.6% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 15 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,866 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 9 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹5,212 (53.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Vankaner APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,225, with the average around ₹9,044. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,650 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,110 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,950 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,575 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,710 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,765 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,915 | ₹7,250 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,100 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,225 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,450 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,150 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,055 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹7,400 | ₹9,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,930 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,845 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Vankaner APMC on 15 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.