Here's the 16 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹9,450 per quintal in Yalburga APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,450
- Lowest Price Today₹9,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Suyodhar (Ginned))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 6.0% above the period average — right at 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Yalburga APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹441 (4.5%), 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Yalburga APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,450, with the average around ₹8,919. 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 | ₹9,450 | ₹9,450 | ₹9,450 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,207 | ₹8,925 | ₹9,118 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,232 | ₹9,232 | ₹9,232 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,930 | ₹8,880 | ₹8,930 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,850 | ₹8,850 | ₹8,850 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,070 | ₹8,950 | ₹9,056 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,850 | ₹8,850 | ₹8,850 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,950 | ₹8,905 | ₹8,910 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,250 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,260 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹9,170 | ₹9,176 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,950 | ₹8,950 | ₹8,950 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,145 | ₹9,145 | ₹9,145 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,116 | ₹9,160 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,227 | ₹9,227 | ₹9,227 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,215 | ₹8,790 | ₹9,165 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,676 | ₹8,676 | ₹8,676 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,582 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,320 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
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
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
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Yalburga 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.