Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,350 per quintal in Vankaner APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,760
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
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.
Right now Cotton is about 3.2% above the period average — just 8.6% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,990 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,983 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,867 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 9 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Dhari APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,730 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,260 (33.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Vankaner APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,225, with the average around ₹9,063. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,625 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,760 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,350 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Vankaner APMC logged this Cotton rate on 16 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.