As the 16 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,710 per quintal in Siwani APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,100
- Lowest Price Today₹8,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,710
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.4% above the period average and just 5.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Talikot APMC Leader | ₹10,191 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,112 |
| 3 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹10,005 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,935 |
| 7 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 10 Raichur APMC | ₹9,849 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,785 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
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 ₹441 (4.5%) 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 Siwani APMC ranged between ₹7,100 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹7,748. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,710 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,225 | ₹8,510 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,230 | ₹8,230 | ₹8,230 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,691 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,450 |
| 29 Aug | ₹7,860 | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,450 | ₹7,405 | ₹7,405 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,420 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,410 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,195 | ₹7,195 | ₹7,195 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,180 | ₹7,180 | ₹7,180 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,615 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,135 | ₹7,260 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,120 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,150 | ₹7,120 | ₹7,125 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Siwani APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.