In the mandi rate roundup for 13 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,680 per quintal in Dhoraji APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,005
- Lowest Price Today₹9,355
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,680
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (H.B (Unginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.1% above the period average and just 23.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,400 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹13,876 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,758 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 7 Dhari APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 8 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,713 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹4,750 (49.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Dhoraji APMC ranged between ₹6,730 and ₹12,605, with the average around ₹9,121. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹10,130 | ₹9,530 | ₹9,880 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,005 | ₹9,355 | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,780 | ₹9,155 | ₹9,580 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,230 | ₹6,805 | ₹7,855 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,780 | ₹6,730 | ₹8,005 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,855 | ₹7,980 | ₹8,555 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,055 | ₹8,755 | ₹9,780 |
| 14 Sep | ₹12,605 | ₹9,305 | ₹9,630 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Dhoraji APMC posted this Cotton rate on 13 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.