Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Sep 2026, Talikot APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,191 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Cotton leader.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,269
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,191
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Ginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 4.4% above the period average, sitting just 0.8% 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 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Talikot APMC Leader | ₹10,191 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,112 |
| 3 Sindhanur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,935 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 7 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 8 Raichur APMC | ₹9,849 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,785 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Adoni APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Gooti APMC | ₹9,729 |
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 ₹462 (4.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Talikot APMC ranged between ₹7,501 and ₹10,269, with the average around ₹9,759. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹10,269 | ₹8,500 | ₹10,191 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,138 | ₹9,511 | ₹10,038 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,852 | ₹7,501 | ₹9,599 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,769 | ₹9,421 | ₹9,705 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,611 | ₹9,602 | ₹9,607 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,411 | ₹9,411 | ₹9,411 |
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
To sum up, Talikot APMC led Cotton on 16 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.