Checking the day's mandi numbers for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,910 per quintal in Hissar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
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₹8,910
- Lowest Price Today₹8,880
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,910
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.6% above the period average, sitting just 3.1% 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 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,866 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
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.
That ₹5,212 (53.8%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Hissar APMC ranged between ₹8,211 and ₹9,191, with the average around ₹8,854. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹8,910 | ₹8,880 | ₹8,910 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,875 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,875 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,925 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,775 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,775 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,751 | ₹8,690 | ₹8,751 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,855 | ₹8,831 | ₹8,855 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,825 | ₹8,701 | ₹8,825 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,651 | ₹8,625 | ₹8,651 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,900 | ₹8,670 | ₹8,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,025 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,025 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,025 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,025 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,191 | ₹9,021 | ₹9,191 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,025 | ₹8,721 | ₹8,881 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,941 | ₹8,941 | ₹8,941 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,941 | ₹8,941 | ₹8,941 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,211 | ₹8,211 | ₹8,211 |
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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Hissar APMC on 15 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.