In the latest market update for 12 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,250 per quintal in Badwaha APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01What Put Badwaha APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,250
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 14.8% above the period average — just 1.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khair APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,950 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 5 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,833 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,626 |
| 9 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,586 |
| 11 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,570 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹4,430 (46.3%) 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 Badwaha APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹7,186. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹8,250 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,550 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹5,600 | ₹7,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹5,250 | ₹6,850 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,880 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,150 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,170 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,905 | ₹6,590 | ₹6,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Badwaha APMC on 12 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.