From today's trading desk on 04 Nov 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,490 per quintal in Mundi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Mundi APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,906
- Lowest Price Today₹85
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,490
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Nov 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 3.3% above the period average, sitting just 7.1% 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 04 Nov 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mahuva(Station Road) APMC Leader | ₹15,540 |
| 2 Dharwar APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 3 Santhesargur APMC | ₹12,335 |
| 4 Sailana APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Indi APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 6 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,557 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,392 |
| 8 Ballari APMC | ₹9,305 |
| 9 Parchur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 APMC Akola APMC | ₹9,287 |
| 11 Babra APMC | ₹9,285 |
| 12 Talikot APMC | ₹9,284 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹6,256 (67.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Mundi APMC ranged between ₹10 and ₹9,141, with the average around ₹8,222. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | ₹8,826 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,550 |
| 04 Nov | ₹8,906 | ₹85 | ₹8,490 |
| 03 Nov | ₹9,050 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,600 |
| 02 Nov | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 01 Nov | ₹8,950 | ₹8,190 | ₹8,900 |
| 31 Oct | ₹9,001 | ₹8,540 | ₹8,800 |
| 30 Oct | ₹9,001 | ₹8,615 | ₹8,700 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,008 | ₹7,950 | ₹8,650 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,972 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,790 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,025 | ₹8,665 | ₹8,790 |
| 26 Oct | ₹8,990 | ₹8,390 | ₹8,990 |
| 25 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹10 | ₹9,050 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,940 | ₹88 | ₹8,890 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,025 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,790 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,960 | ₹8,690 | ₹8,790 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,950 | ₹8,626 | ₹8,850 |
| 20 Oct | ₹8,890 | ₹8,790 | ₹8,790 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,570 | ₹8,951 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,925 | ₹8,790 | ₹8,890 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,141 | ₹8,690 | ₹8,890 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Mundi APMC on 04 Nov 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.