In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Kukshi APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹6,955
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 5.9% below the period average, and just 14.4% 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 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kukshi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sindhanur APMC Leader | ₹9,850 |
| 2 Talikot APMC | ₹9,835 |
| 3 Raichur APMC | ₹9,811 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,689 |
| 6 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 7 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 8 Taleja APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹450 (4.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Kukshi APMC ranged between ₹6,595 and ₹9,111, with the average around ₹8,287. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹6,955 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,555 | ₹6,595 | ₹7,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,575 | ₹6,595 | ₹7,575 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,050 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,885 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,150 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,325 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,660 | ₹7,455 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,351 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,351 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,250 | ₹7,100 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹8,201 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,181 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,611 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,150 | ₹7,100 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,727 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹7,225 | ₹9,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,111 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,100 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kukshi APMC reported Cotton at this level on 18 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.