In the latest market update for 12 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Arasikere APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Arasikere APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (DCH-32(Unginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 12.4% below the period average, sitting just 27.3% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Arasikere APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Santhesargur APMC | ₹11,600 |
| 4 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,950 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,833 |
| 7 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 9 Morbi APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 10 Dhari APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 11 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,505 |
| 12 Himatnagar 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 ₹4,500 (47.4%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Arasikere APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹9,133. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Arasikere APMC on 12 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.