Looking at how the yards traded on 23 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,690 per quintal in Lakhtar APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Lakhtar 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₹9,880
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,690
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 0.1% below the period average — just 5.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 23 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹12,207 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,975 |
| 3 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,803 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,715 |
| 7 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,655 |
| 9 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,648 |
| 11 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,640 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,631 |
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 ₹2,576 (26.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Lakhtar APMC ranged between ₹9,410 and ₹10,255, with the average around ₹9,699. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹9,880 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,690 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,840 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,670 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,705 | ₹9,435 | ₹9,570 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,760 | ₹9,470 | ₹9,615 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,780 | ₹9,575 | ₹9,678 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,905 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,778 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,090 | ₹9,420 | ₹9,755 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,255 | ₹9,410 | ₹9,833 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Lakhtar APMC on 23 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.