Reading today's price tape for 16 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,900 per quintal in Ranebennur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,900
- Lowest Price Today₹9,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 11.9% above the period average — just 18.9% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Talikot APMC Leader | ₹10,191 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,112 |
| 3 Dhragradhra APMC | ₹10,005 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,935 |
| 7 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 10 Raichur APMC | ₹9,849 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,785 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹441 (4.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Ranebennur APMC ranged between ₹2,099 and ₹12,200, with the average around ₹8,851. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹9,900 | ₹9,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,169 | ₹9,813 | ₹9,991 |
| 11 Sep | ₹11,619 | ₹4,629 | ₹9,177 |
| 10 Sep | ₹11,600 | ₹3,700 | ₹7,650 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,470 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,235 |
| 07 Sep | ₹11,991 | ₹4,169 | ₹9,072 |
| 04 Sep | ₹9,259 | ₹9,189 | ₹9,224 |
| 03 Sep | ₹11,869 | ₹3,169 | ₹7,519 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,389 | ₹7,896 | ₹8,642 |
| 31 Aug | ₹12,200 | ₹4,011 | ₹8,785 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,450 | ₹10,450 | ₹10,450 |
| 28 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹6,169 | ₹9,084 |
| 27 Aug | ₹12,069 | ₹3,169 | ₹7,619 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹6,169 | ₹7,134 |
| 24 Aug | ₹11,929 | ₹4,068 | ₹7,998 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,399 | ₹4,229 | ₹7,814 |
| 17 Aug | ₹11,069 | ₹2,099 | ₹6,584 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,100 | ₹8,709 | ₹10,404 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,169 | ₹3,079 | ₹6,420 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Ranebennur APMC on 16 Sep 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.