Pulling together the 15 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Gandhwani APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Gandhwani APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,100
- Lowest Price Today₹8,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 12.9% above the period average — just 4.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 15 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 Gundlupet APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 4 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 12 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,675 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,325 (24.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Gandhwani APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,450, with the average around ₹7,974. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹9,100 | ₹8,650 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,450 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,900 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Gandhwani APMC on 15 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.