In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,155 per quintal in Ellanabad APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,809
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,155
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 5.5% above the period average — just 7.6% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranebennur APMC Leader | ₹9,770 |
| 2 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 3 Deulgaon Raja Balaji Agro Marketing Pvt Market, Deulgaon Raja, Dist Buldhana APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 4 Shetkari Khajgi Bajar Parisar, Tal Bhokar, Dist Nanded APMC | ₹9,490 |
| 5 Ratlam APMC | ₹9,480 |
| 6 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,420 |
| 7 Khargone APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 8 Suratgarh APMC | ₹9,235 |
| 9 Rani APMC | ₹9,159 |
| 10 Ellanabad APMC | ₹9,155 |
| 11 Hissar APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 12 Gandhwani APMC | ₹9,125 |
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.
The ₹645 (7.1%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Ellanabad APMC ranged between ₹7,021 and ₹9,911, with the average around ₹8,678. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,950 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,870 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,790 | ₹8,451 | ₹8,680 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,770 | ₹8,440 | ₹8,680 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,751 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,686 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,745 | ₹8,330 | ₹8,665 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,720 | ₹8,380 | ₹8,649 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,725 | ₹8,511 | ₹8,660 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,911 | ₹8,571 | ₹8,850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,121 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,086 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,196 | ₹8,760 | ₹9,150 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,159 | ₹8,790 | ₹9,088 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,031 | ₹8,922 | ₹8,940 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,976 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,860 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,900 | ₹8,600 | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Ellanabad APMC logged this Cotton rate on 20 Oct 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.