As the 17 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,930 per quintal in Khandwa APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,120
- Lowest Price Today₹8,680
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,930
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 11.6% above the period average and just 2.5% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC Leader | ₹9,825 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Bailahongal APMC | ₹9,748 |
| 5 Dhari APMC | ₹9,730 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 9 Raichur APMC | ₹9,601 |
| 10 Adoni APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 12 Sindagi APMC | ₹9,550 |
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.
The ₹275 (2.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Khandwa APMC ranged between ₹5,200 and ₹9,161, with the average around ₹8,004. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,120 | ₹8,680 | ₹8,930 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,161 | ₹7,675 | ₹8,940 |
| 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
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 on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Khandwa APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.