With the 24 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,300 per quintal in Gandhwani APMC. See where this sits in the day's Cotton range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹8,490
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Sep 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.
This puts Cotton about 6.1% below the period average, and just 19.8% 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 24 Sep 2026, so you can see where Gandhwani APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,074 |
| 2 Santhesargur APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Arasikere APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 5 Raichur APMC | ₹9,616 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 7 Adoni APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 9 Talikot APMC | ₹9,563 |
| 10 Gooti APMC | ₹9,489 |
| 11 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,461 |
| 12 Haveri APMC | ₹9,415 |
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.
The ₹4,659 (49.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Gandhwani APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,100, with the average around ₹7,773. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,490 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,381 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,381 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,550 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,525 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,511 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,001 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,001 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,240 | ₹7,990 | ₹8,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,225 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,501 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,501 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,834 | ₹8,025 | ₹8,610 |
| 16 Jun | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Gandhwani APMC on 24 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.