In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,680 per quintal in Dhoraji APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Dhoraji APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,005
- Lowest Price Today₹9,430
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,680
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (H.B (Unginned))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 5.4% above the period average, sitting just 23.2% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dhoraji APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gundlupet APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 4 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,675 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹2,325 (24.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Dhoraji APMC ranged between ₹6,730 and ₹12,605, with the average around ₹9,183. 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 | ₹10,005 | ₹9,430 | ₹9,680 |
| 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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 Dhoraji 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.