In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,475 per quintal in Dhragradhra APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,755
- Lowest Price Today₹9,110
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,475
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (RCH-2)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.3% above the period average, sitting just 32.3% 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 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gundlupet APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 4 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 6 Badwani APMC | ₹9,870 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 8 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,320 (24.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Dhragradhra APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹14,005, with the average around ₹9,354. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹9,755 | ₹9,110 | ₹9,475 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,755 | ₹8,960 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,855 | ₹9,090 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,665 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,450 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,430 | ₹7,560 | ₹8,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,330 | ₹7,120 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,320 | ₹7,555 | ₹8,675 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,545 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,360 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,755 | ₹8,660 | ₹9,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,300 | ₹9,170 | ₹10,005 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,105 | ₹9,105 | ₹9,105 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,530 | ₹8,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,950 | ₹8,250 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,605 | ₹8,605 | ₹8,605 |
| 22 Jul | ₹14,005 | ₹14,005 | ₹14,005 |
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
Farmers comparing Cotton rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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 Dhragradhra APMC on 15 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.