Here's the 21 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹7,150 per quintal in Badwaha APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cotton yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,880
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 13.8% below the period average, sitting just 25.5% 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 21 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹13,316 |
| 2 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 3 Raichur APMC | ₹9,724 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,584 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 6 Gadag APMC | ₹9,559 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,539 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,405 |
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.
That ₹3,911 (41.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Badwaha APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹8,294. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | ₹8,700 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,700 |
| 09 Nov | ₹8,650 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,650 |
| 07 Nov | ₹8,675 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,675 |
| 06 Nov | ₹8,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹8,620 |
| 05 Nov | ₹8,810 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,625 |
| 04 Nov | ₹8,500 | ₹7,750 | ₹8,500 |
| 03 Nov | ₹8,750 | ₹6,250 | ₹8,600 |
| 02 Nov | ₹8,765 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,650 |
| 01 Nov | ₹8,775 | ₹8,350 | ₹8,725 |
| 31 Oct | ₹8,850 | ₹5,700 | ₹8,725 |
| 30 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,650 |
| 29 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹8,630 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,820 |
| 26 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹8,900 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,755 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,100 | ₹7,805 | ₹8,850 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,600 | ₹7,800 | ₹9,600 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 Badwaha APMC on 21 Sep 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.