In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,885 per quintal in Hissar APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,900
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,885
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 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.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.1% below the period average, sitting just 3.3% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 24 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹10,051 |
| 2 Dhari APMC | ₹9,880 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 4 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 7 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,624 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 12 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,575 |
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 ₹476 (5.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Hissar APMC ranged between ₹8,211 and ₹9,191, with the average around ₹8,896. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹8,880 | ₹8,900 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,885 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,950 | ₹8,810 | ₹8,850 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,850 | ₹8,840 | ₹8,845 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,110 | ₹8,821 | ₹8,900 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,150 | ₹8,950 | ₹9,150 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,161 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,151 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Hissar APMC on 24 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.