In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Sendhwa APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,835
- Lowest Price Today₹8,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.0% above the period average and just 8.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,950 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,833 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,626 |
| 9 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,586 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,570 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹4,430 (46.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Sendhwa APMC ranged between ₹5,700 and ₹9,305, with the average around ₹7,592. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹8,835 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹5,700 | ₹8,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,811 | ₹6,088 | ₹8,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,550 | ₹5,830 | ₹6,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,328 | ₹7,325 | ₹7,328 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,150 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,305 | ₹7,100 | ₹9,111 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,825 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,825 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,811 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,521 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,925 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,151 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,151 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,005 | ₹8,001 | ₹8,001 |
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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sendhwa APMC posted this Cotton rate on 12 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.