Checking the day's mandi numbers for 26 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Jobat APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 3.6% below the period average — just 16.7% short of 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 26 Oct 2026, so you can see where Jobat APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dhrol APMC Leader | ₹9,735 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 5 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 7 Khargone APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,460 |
| 9 Kadi(Kadi cotton Yard) APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Haveri APMC | ₹9,385 |
| 11 Viramgam APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 12 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,325 |
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 ₹410 (4.4%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Jobat APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,780. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,411 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 26 Jun | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 25 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 21 Jun | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 20 Jun | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Jun | ₹7,111 | ₹7,001 | ₹7,111 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To wrap up, Jobat APMC logged this Cotton rate on 26 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.