In today's crop-price rundown for 13 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Kukshi APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 9.8% above the period average and just 14.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹13,876 |
| 2 Babra APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 3 Una APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,312 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,269 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,180 |
| 7 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Kukshi APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Gandhwani APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 11 Dhamnod APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 12 Manawar APMC | ₹8,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹5,176 (59.5%) 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 ₹5,700 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹8,195. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,445 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹6,805 | ₹7,730 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,840 | ₹7,740 | ₹7,840 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,960 | ₹7,690 | ₹7,960 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,455 | ₹6,500 | ₹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 |
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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Net-net, Kukshi APMC posted this Cotton rate on 13 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.