Looking at how the yards traded on 29 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,400 per quintal in Pandhana APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.4% above the period average, sitting just 3.4% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 29 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Arasikere APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 3 Savanur APMC | ₹9,572 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,535 |
| 5 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,447 |
| 8 APMC Pulgaon APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,395 |
| 10 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,390 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,380 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,380 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹620 (6.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Pandhana APMC ranged between ₹6,801 and ₹8,700, with the average around ₹8,280. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹8,254 | ₹8,254 | ₹8,254 |
| 29 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,551 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,551 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,575 | ₹8,575 | ₹8,575 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,361 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,361 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,700 | ₹8,451 | ₹8,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,801 | ₹6,801 | ₹6,801 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Pandhana APMC on 29 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.