In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Vijayapura APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,858 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Cotton today.
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₹9,992
- Lowest Price Today₹7,863
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,858
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
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.
At this level, Cotton is about 2.4% above the period average, sitting just 4.4% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijayapura APMC Leader | ₹9,858 |
| 2 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Vadali APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 6 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 7 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,748 |
| 8 Dhari APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 10 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,678 |
| 11 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
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 ₹253 (2.6%) 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 Vijayapura APMC ranged between ₹5,070 and ₹10,309, with the average around ₹9,628. 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 Oct | ₹9,992 | ₹7,863 | ₹9,858 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,013 | ₹7,669 | ₹9,867 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,060 | ₹7,009 | ₹9,866 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,894 | ₹7,055 | ₹9,758 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,789 | ₹7,004 | ₹9,626 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,712 | ₹6,811 | ₹9,589 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,729 | ₹7,007 | ₹9,598 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,899 | ₹7,001 | ₹9,624 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,859 | ₹7,587 | ₹9,584 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,309 | ₹7,575 | ₹9,806 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,171 | ₹6,009 | ₹9,986 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,281 | ₹8,859 | ₹10,112 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,170 | ₹8,010 | ₹10,143 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,110 | ₹8,600 | ₹10,011 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,981 | ₹8,010 | ₹9,815 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,931 | ₹8,510 | ₹9,561 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,961 | ₹8,070 | ₹9,641 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,011 | ₹7,010 | ₹9,697 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,061 | ₹8,881 | ₹9,839 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,101 | ₹7,071 | ₹9,812 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Vijayapura APMC led Cotton on 17 Oct 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.