Going by the latest APMC figures for 14 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Gandhwani APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,210
- Lowest Price Today₹8,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 13.5% above the period average, and just 2.3% 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 14 Oct 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 Sendhwa APMC Leader | ₹9,950 |
| 2 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,880 |
| 3 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 4 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 5 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 7 Anjar APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Morbi APMC | ₹9,595 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 10 Kalawad APMC | ₹9,520 |
| 11 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹450 (4.7%), 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Gandhwani APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,210, with the average around ₹7,932. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹9,210 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,950 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,160 | ₹6,700 | ₹8,900 |
| 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 |
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 14 Oct 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.