In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,700 per quintal in Manawar APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cotton is about 2.1% below the period average, sitting just 22.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 25 Sep 2026, so you can see where Manawar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Babra APMC Leader | ₹9,675 |
| 2 Talikot APMC | ₹9,582 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 5 Soundati APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Raichur APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 7 Lingasugur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 8 Macharla APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 9 Bodeliu APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 10 Modasar APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 11 Hadad APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 12 Kalediya APMC | ₹9,050 |
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 ₹625 (6.9%) 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 Manawar APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹9,870, with the average around ₹7,862. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,005 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,951 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,455 | ₹7,455 | ₹7,455 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,540 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,460 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,990 | ₹7,850 | ₹7,990 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,125 | ₹7,650 | ₹7,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,151 | ₹6,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,825 | ₹7,825 | ₹7,825 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,201 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,870 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,925 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,925 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,211 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Manawar APMC on 25 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.