In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,665 per quintal in Ellanabad APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,745
- Lowest Price Today₹8,330
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,665
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 0.7% below the period average — just 12.6% 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 21 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹13,316 |
| 2 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 3 Raichur APMC | ₹9,724 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,584 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 6 Gadag APMC | ₹9,559 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,539 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,405 |
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.
The ₹3,911 (41.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Ellanabad APMC ranged between ₹7,021 and ₹9,911, with the average around ₹8,727. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | ₹9,025 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,900 |
| 07 Nov | ₹8,900 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,800 |
| 06 Nov | ₹9,001 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,850 |
| 05 Nov | ₹8,891 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,750 |
| 03 Nov | ₹8,871 | ₹7,750 | ₹8,750 |
| 02 Nov | ₹8,858 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,791 |
| 31 Oct | ₹8,940 | ₹8,650 | ₹8,866 |
| 30 Oct | ₹8,931 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,700 |
| 29 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹8,880 | ₹8,881 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,850 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,750 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,021 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,830 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,941 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,090 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,960 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,075 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,925 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,809 | ₹9,155 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,331 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,095 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,191 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,110 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,100 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,980 | ₹8,360 | ₹8,851 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,961 | ₹8,430 | ₹8,840 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ellanabad APMC logged this Cotton rate on 21 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.