As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹5,650 per quintal in Mundi APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,750
- Lowest Price Today₹5,630
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 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 23.7% below the period average and just 28.5% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,617 |
| 2 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,835 |
| 4 Raichur APMC | ₹9,811 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,806 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 7 Anjar APMC | ₹9,740 |
| 8 Gooti APMC | ₹9,689 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 10 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 11 Taleja APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,550 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹5,067 (53.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Mundi APMC ranged between ₹5,630 and ₹7,900, with the average around ₹7,406. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹7,750 | ₹5,630 | ₹5,650 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,711 | ₹7,325 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,750 | ₹7,301 | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,470 | ₹7,470 | ₹7,470 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,560 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,560 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,621 | ₹7,560 | ₹7,621 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Sep 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Mundi 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.