Based on what the markets reported on 21 Oct 2026, Khetia APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,580 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Cotton.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,655
- Lowest Price Today₹8,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,580
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 20.2% above the period average — just 0.7% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khetia APMC Leader | ₹10,580 |
| 2 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,919 |
| 3 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Savanur APMC | ₹9,677 |
| 5 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,665 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 7 Khargone APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 9 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,535 |
| 11 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 12 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,080 (11.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Khetia APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,655, with the average around ₹8,804. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹10,655 | ₹8,600 | ₹10,580 |
| 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
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
In short, Cotton found its strongest bid at Khetia APMC on 21 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.