As the 27 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,750
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 6.2% above the period average, and just 8.2% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 27 Oct 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 Rona APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,752 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,640 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Anjar APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,596 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,594 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 9 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,505 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Soundati APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
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 ₹8,500 (89.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,350, with the average around ₹8,943. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹9,740 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,375 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,750 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 26 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹8,950 | ₹9,600 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,940 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,575 |
| 23 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,475 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Rajkot APMC reported Cotton at this level on 27 Oct 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.