Reading today's price tape for 13 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,300 per quintal in Kustagi APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,300
- Lowest Price Today₹8,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
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.
At this level, Cotton is about 12.0% below the period average, sitting just 17.8% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹13,876 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,713 |
| 5 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 7 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 10 JASDAN APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Una APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Bhesan 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 ₹4,376 (46.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹8,300 and ₹10,100, with the average around ₹9,437. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,296 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,640 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,310 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,020 | ₹9,179 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,407 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,040 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,619 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Kustagi APMC on 13 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.