Based on what the markets reported on 30 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,254 per quintal in Pandhana APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01What Put Pandhana APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,254
- Lowest Price Today₹8,254
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,254
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 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 0.3% below the period average, sitting just 5.1% 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 30 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khetia APMC Leader | ₹10,340 |
| 2 Raichur APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 3 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Soundati APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 8 Haveri APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 9 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 10 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 12 APMC Dhamngaon-Railway APMC | ₹9,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹940 (10.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Pandhana APMC on 30 Oct 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.