As fresh arrivals settled on 23 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,280 per quintal in Harij APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,655
- Lowest Price Today₹8,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,280
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the Today band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cotton about 0.0% above the period average, and just 3.9% 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 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Harij APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹12,207 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,975 |
| 3 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,803 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,715 |
| 7 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,655 |
| 9 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,648 |
| 11 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,640 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,631 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹2,576 (26.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Cotton prices at Harij APMC ranged between ₹8,900 and ₹9,655, with the average around ₹9,280. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
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
The takeaway: Harij APMC reported Cotton at this level on 23 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.