Reading today's price tape for 30 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,252 per quintal in Bailahongal APMC. See where this sits in the day's Cotton range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
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₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,252
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (DCH-32(Unginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 12.2% below the period average, sitting just 34.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 30 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khetia APMC Leader | ₹10,340 |
| 2 Raichur APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 3 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Soundati APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 8 Haveri APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 9 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 10 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 12 APMC Dhamngaon-Railway APMC | ₹9,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹940 (10.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Bailahongal APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹12,500, with the average around ₹9,395. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,252 |
| 29 Oct | ₹10,300 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,323 |
| 28 Oct | ₹11,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,429 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,314 |
| 24 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,051 |
| 23 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,207 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,350 |
| 19 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,997 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,748 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,932 | ₹8,600 | ₹11,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,956 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹7,850 | ₹8,298 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹7,950 | ₹9,079 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹8,300 | ₹9,534 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,523 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,250 | ₹8,560 | ₹9,159 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,400 | ₹8,680 | ₹9,260 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,072 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,900 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,575 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,950 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,478 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Bailahongal APMC on 30 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.