From today's trading desk on 29 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,100 per quintal in Upleta APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,875
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
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.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 39.4% 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 29 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,800 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 4 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,395 |
| 5 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,390 |
| 6 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,380 |
| 7 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,380 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,360 |
| 10 Dhari APMC | ₹9,355 |
| 11 Haveri APMC | ₹9,355 |
| 12 Anjar APMC | ₹9,350 |
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 ₹3,450 (36.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Upleta APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹15,010, with the average around ₹9,091. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹8,875 | ₹9,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,250 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,475 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,725 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,075 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹15,010 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,005 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Upleta APMC on 29 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.