In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,458 per quintal in Ranebennur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,609
- Lowest Price Today₹5,289
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,458
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 5.3% above the period average and just 25.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Ranebennur 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 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 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.
At ₹5,212 (53.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Ranebennur APMC ranged between ₹2,099 and ₹12,699, with the average around ₹8,980. 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 | ₹11,609 | ₹5,289 | ₹9,458 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,309 | ₹9,286 | ₹9,297 |
| 12 Oct | ₹11,380 | ₹4,011 | ₹9,206 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,356 | ₹3,889 | ₹9,461 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,070 | ₹9,487 | ₹9,764 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,569 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,456 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,699 | ₹4,431 | ₹9,405 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,659 | ₹9,359 | ₹9,577 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,009 | ₹3,439 | ₹9,093 |
| 17 Sep | ₹11,009 | ₹3,439 | ₹9,093 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Ranebennur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.