Reading today's price tape for 01 Nov 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,685 per quintal in Dhamnod APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,685
- Lowest Price Today₹8,685
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,685
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 Nov 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cotton is about 5.3% above the period average, sitting just 9.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 01 Nov 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sendhwa APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Khetia APMC | ₹9,130 |
| 3 Deulgaon Raja Balaji Agro Marketing Pvt Market, Deulgaon Raja, Dist Buldhana APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Alirajpur APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 5 Jhabua APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Bhadrachalam APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kukshi APMC | ₹8,965 |
| 8 Adilabad APMC | ₹8,910 |
| 9 Karhi APMC | ₹8,901 |
| 10 Anjad APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 11 Mundi APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 12 Khargone APMC | ₹8,841 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹659 (7.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Dhamnod APMC ranged between ₹20 and ₹9,551, with the average around ₹8,244. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | ₹8,685 | ₹8,685 | ₹8,685 |
| 31 Oct | ₹9,100 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,750 |
| 30 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,850 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹5,305 | ₹8,695 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,800 |
| 26 Oct | ₹9,100 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,100 |
| 25 Oct | ₹9,150 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,900 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹9,060 | ₹9,150 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,250 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,100 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,250 | ₹8,405 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,180 | ₹20 | ₹9,180 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,250 | ₹8,300 | ₹9,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,175 | ₹9,175 | ₹9,175 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,551 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,895 | ₹8,895 | ₹8,895 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Dhamnod APMC on 01 Nov 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.