As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,151 per quintal in Hissar APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,151
- Lowest Price Today₹8,971
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,151
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
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.
This puts Cotton about 3.1% above the period average, and just 0.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sendhwa APMC Leader | ₹9,990 |
| 2 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,748 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 7 Babra APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 8 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,678 |
| 9 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 10 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 11 Raichur APMC | ₹9,601 |
| 12 Adoni APMC | ₹9,600 |
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.
At ₹390 (4.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Hissar APMC ranged between ₹8,211 and ₹9,191, with the average around ₹8,873. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,151 | ₹8,971 | ₹9,151 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,911 |
| 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
Going to the top Cotton market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Hissar APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.