From today's trading desk on 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,450 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹9,875
- Lowest Price Today₹8,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cotton is about 6.1% above the period average, sitting just 8.7% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jamnagar APMC Leader | ₹9,825 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 6 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 11 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,395 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,387 |
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.
That ₹438 (4.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,350, with the average around ₹8,910. 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 Oct | ₹9,875 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,450 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,920 | ₹8,665 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,325 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,930 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,275 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,955 | ₹8,925 | ₹9,450 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,950 | ₹8,770 | ₹9,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,105 | ₹8,875 | ₹9,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,010 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,425 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,950 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,400 |
| 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 |
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
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 Rajkot APMC on 22 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.