From today's trading desk on 27 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,830 per quintal in Ellanabad APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹9,021
- Lowest Price Today₹8,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,830
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 1.4% above the period average — just 10.9% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 27 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rona APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,752 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,640 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Anjar APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,596 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,594 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 9 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,505 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Soundati APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹8,500 (89.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Ellanabad APMC ranged between ₹7,021 and ₹9,911, with the average around ₹8,706. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 27 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.