Pulling together the 16 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,900 per quintal in Khandwa APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Khandwa APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,161
- Lowest Price Today₹7,675
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 12.2% above the period average, sitting just 2.8% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,990 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Santhesargur APMC | ₹11,925 |
| 4 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 5 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Talikot APMC | ₹9,983 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,867 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 10 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Dhari APMC | ₹9,735 |
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.
That ₹3,255 (33.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Khandwa APMC ranged between ₹5,200 and ₹9,161, with the average around ₹7,930. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,161 | ₹7,675 | ₹8,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,140 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,041 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,795 | ₹8,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,990 | ₹7,830 | ₹8,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,901 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,925 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,950 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,862 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,862 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹6,666 | ₹7,680 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,096 | ₹6,790 | ₹7,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,375 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,302 | ₹6,000 | ₹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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Khandwa APMC on 16 Oct 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.