As the 29 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Arasikere APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (DCH-32(Unginned))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 5.0% above the period average, and just 19.4% 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 29 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Arasikere APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,390 |
| 3 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,380 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,380 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,360 |
| 7 Babra APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 8 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,323 |
| 9 Kadi(Kadi cotton Yard) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Una APMC | ₹9,275 |
| 11 Kalawad APMC | ₹9,210 |
| 12 Khetia APMC | ₹9,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹800 (8.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Arasikere APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹12,400, with the average around ₹9,520. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 |
| 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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Arasikere APMC was the market to beat for Cotton on 29 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.