In the price report dated 25 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,625 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Rajkot APMC on Top Today
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₹9,820
- Lowest Price Today₹7,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,625
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 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.
Today's rate is about 2.5% below the period average and just 16.7% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 25 Sep 2026, so you can see where Rajkot APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Babra APMC Leader | ₹9,675 |
| 2 Talikot APMC | ₹9,582 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 5 Soundati APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Raichur APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 7 Lingasugur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 8 Macharla APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 9 Bodeliu APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 10 Modasar APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 11 Hadad APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 12 Kalediya APMC | ₹9,050 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹625 (6.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,350, with the average around ₹8,850. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹9,820 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,625 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹6,900 | ₹8,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹6,750 | ₹8,000 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Rajkot APMC posted this Cotton rate on 25 Sep 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.