In the latest market update for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,900 per quintal in Gadag APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,900
- Lowest Price Today₹8,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 3.5% above the period average — just 6.9% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Gadag APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 APMC Bagasara 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 Gadag APMC ranged between ₹7,250 and ₹9,559, with the average around ₹8,600. 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 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,101 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,072 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,011 | ₹9,011 | ₹9,011 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,559 | ₹9,559 | ₹9,559 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,350 | ₹9,350 | ₹9,350 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,099 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,410 | ₹8,410 | ₹8,410 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,450 | ₹8,450 | ₹8,450 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,460 | ₹8,460 | ₹8,460 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,440 | ₹8,440 | ₹8,440 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 25 Jun | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 24 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹7,250 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,250 |
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
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Gadag APMC on 15 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.