In the latest market update for 09 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,845 per quintal in Ellanabad APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Ellanabad APMC on Top Today
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₹8,970
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,845
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 6.4% above the period average — just 3.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 09 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹11,900 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,011 |
| 3 Raichur APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,769 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,705 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,669 |
| 8 Rajula APMC | ₹9,665 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 10 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Anjar APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 12 Dhari APMC | ₹9,550 |
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.
At ₹2,350 (24.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Ellanabad APMC ranged between ₹7,021 and ₹9,120, with the average around ₹8,315. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | ₹8,970 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,845 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,120 | ₹8,876 | ₹8,972 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,565 | ₹8,565 | ₹8,565 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,430 | ₹8,415 | ₹8,415 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,436 | ₹8,420 | ₹8,420 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,392 | ₹8,318 | ₹8,318 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,366 | ₹8,318 | ₹8,318 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,311 | ₹8,311 | ₹8,311 |
| 20 Jun | ₹8,540 | ₹8,480 | ₹8,480 |
| 18 Jun | ₹7,021 | ₹7,021 | ₹7,021 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Ellanabad APMC on 09 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.