Going by the latest APMC figures for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹10,252 per quintal in Chitradurga APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Chitradurga APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,959
- Lowest Price Today₹2,211
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,252
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (DCH-32(Unginned))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cotton about 3.8% below the period average, and just 42.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 15 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,866 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹5,212 (53.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Chitradurga APMC ranged between ₹1,536 and ₹17,780, with the average around ₹10,653. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹12,959 | ₹2,211 | ₹10,252 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,999 | ₹3,000 | ₹10,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹13,229 | ₹4,019 | ₹10,331 |
| 29 Aug | ₹12,122 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,459 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,869 | ₹1,536 | ₹10,456 |
| 11 Aug | ₹13,009 | ₹3,369 | ₹10,792 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,841 | ₹1,611 | ₹10,980 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,619 | ₹3,036 | ₹10,958 |
| 30 Jul | ₹17,780 | ₹17,450 | ₹17,615 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,236 | ₹4,200 | ₹10,651 |
| 25 Jul | ₹11,920 | ₹2,000 | ₹10,082 |
| 23 Jul | ₹12,159 | ₹7,793 | ₹10,522 |
| 21 Jul | ₹12,109 | ₹1,689 | ₹10,096 |
| 18 Jul | ₹12,006 | ₹8,099 | ₹9,965 |
| 17 Jul | ₹11,709 | ₹5,589 | ₹9,998 |
| 14 Jul | ₹11,610 | ₹3,611 | ₹9,666 |
| 09 Jul | ₹11,349 | ₹5,855 | ₹9,379 |
| 07 Jul | ₹11,491 | ₹6,396 | ₹9,146 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Chitradurga APMC on 15 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.