In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,845 per quintal in Kustagi APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,100
- Lowest Price Today₹9,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,845
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cotton about 3.7% above the period average, and just 2.5% 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 17 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manvi APMC Leader | ₹10,900 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 3 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,845 |
| 4 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,780 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,585 |
| 8 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Hadad APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 10 Modasar APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 11 Kalediya APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 12 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,900 (21.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹8,600 and ₹10,100, with the average around ₹9,495. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹10,100 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,845 |
| 13 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,608 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,725 | ₹9,725 | ₹9,725 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,350 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,150 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,272 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,333 |
| 27 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,119 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,086 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,446 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,693 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,625 | ₹9,828 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹10,100 | ₹10,100 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kustagi APMC reported Cotton at this level on 17 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.