In the price report dated 13 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,535 per quintal in Ding 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,835
- Lowest Price Today₹8,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,535
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 3-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.5% below the period average and just 3.4% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹13,876 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,758 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 7 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 8 Talikot APMC | ₹9,713 |
| 9 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 10 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 11 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 12 Anjar APMC | ₹9,650 |
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 ₹4,226 (43.8%) 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 3-Day Trend
Over the last 3 days, Cotton prices at Ding APMC ranged between ₹8,200 and ₹8,835, with the average around ₹8,578. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹8,835 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,535 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,698 | ₹8,698 | ₹8,698 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Bottom line: on 13 Oct 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Ding 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.