Here's the 18 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹9,125 per quintal in JASDAN APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,875
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,125
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 0.9% above the period average — just 8.4% 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 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where JASDAN APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sindhanur APMC Leader | ₹9,850 |
| 2 Talikot APMC | ₹9,835 |
| 3 Raichur APMC | ₹9,811 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,689 |
| 6 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 7 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 8 Taleja APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,400 |
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 ₹450 (4.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at JASDAN APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,960, with the average around ₹9,045. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹9,875 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,125 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,855 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,905 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,955 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,960 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,350 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,950 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,875 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,615 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,150 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,450 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,850 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,840 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,720 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,795 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,935 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,765 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,910 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,755 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,375 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,815 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in JASDAN APMC on 18 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.