Turning to the 21 Sep 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,090 per quintal in Rajkot 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,275
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,090
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cotton about 2.4% above the period average, and just 12.2% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 21 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹13,316 |
| 2 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 3 Raichur APMC | ₹9,724 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,584 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 6 Gadag APMC | ₹9,559 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,539 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,405 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹3,911 (41.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,350, with the average around ₹8,873. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹9,640 | ₹7,300 | ₹8,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,275 | ₹9,090 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,825 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,675 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,950 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,450 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,875 | ₹8,625 | ₹9,125 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,875 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,350 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,625 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,905 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,450 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹9,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹8,350 | ₹9,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,450 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,965 | ₹8,240 | ₹9,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,855 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,650 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,950 |
| 25 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,695 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,050 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,800 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Rajkot APMC reported Cotton at this level on 21 Sep 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.