In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,335 per quintal in Chansama APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹9,545
- Lowest Price Today₹9,125
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,335
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Ginned))
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 3.3% above the period average — just 3.0% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chansama APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 8 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹5,220 (53.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
055-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 5 days, Cotton prices at Chansama APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹9,620, with the average around ₹9,038. 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 | ₹9,545 | ₹9,125 | ₹9,335 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,620 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,560 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,555 | ₹7,925 | ₹8,740 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,205 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,027 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,527 | ₹9,527 | ₹9,527 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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, Chansama APMC logged this Cotton rate on 15 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.