In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Khetia APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,210 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,275
- Lowest Price Today₹9,210
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,210
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
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.
This puts Cotton about 6.1% above the period average, and just 13.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Khetia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khetia APMC Leader | ₹9,210 |
| 2 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,199 |
| 3 Burhanpur APMC | ₹9,108 |
| 4 Gandhwani APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 5 Badwani APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Manawar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Sanawad APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 8 Badwaha APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 9 Khargone APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 10 Mundi APMC | ₹8,790 |
| 11 Segaon APMC | ₹8,625 |
| 12 Dhamnod APMC | ₹8,600 |
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.
At ₹610 (7.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Khetia APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,625, with the average around ₹8,677. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹9,275 | ₹9,210 | ₹9,210 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,625 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,150 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,550 | ₹9,550 | ₹9,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,400 | ₹8,410 | ₹9,280 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,300 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,485 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,150 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,485 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,385 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,450 | ₹6,305 | ₹8,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,095 | ₹5,880 | ₹8,395 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,975 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,860 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,015 | ₹5,900 | ₹8,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,990 | ₹6,850 | ₹8,785 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,009 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
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
Going to the top Cotton market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
The takeaway: Khetia APMC was the market to beat for Cotton on 18 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.