In the mandi rate roundup for 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,050 per quintal in Kukshi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,050
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 8.7% above the period average and just 13.8% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 22 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,350 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹10,025 |
| 3 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 7 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,670 |
| 8 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,656 |
| 9 Morbi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 12 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹2,750 (28.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Kukshi APMC ranged between ₹13 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹8,325. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,050 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,025 | ₹8,820 | ₹9,025 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,050 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,430 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,430 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,950 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,235 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹13 | ₹9,150 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,020 | ₹8,995 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,700 | ₹7,800 | ₹9,155 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,690 | ₹7,980 | ₹8,040 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kukshi APMC posted this Cotton rate on 22 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.