In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,400 per quintal in Dhamnod 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
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,130
- Lowest Price Today₹5,160
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cotton about 3.1% below the period average, and just 9.0% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹15,900 |
| 2 Santhesargur APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 6 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 7 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,577 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Raichur APMC | ₹9,496 |
| 12 Gondal APMC | ₹9,255 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹6,645 (71.8%), 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 Dhamnod APMC ranged between ₹5,160 and ₹8,130, with the average around ₹7,634. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹8,130 | ₹5,160 | ₹7,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,050 | ₹5,800 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,450 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,450 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,811 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,750 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,725 | ₹7,725 | ₹7,725 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,715 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,701 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,950 | ₹7,245 | ₹7,815 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,401 | ₹7,401 | ₹7,401 |
| 06 Sep | ₹7,511 | ₹7,221 | ₹7,511 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,125 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,125 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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: Dhamnod APMC reported Cotton at this level on 19 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.