Pulling together the 15 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,700 per quintal in Badwaha APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 16.0% above the period average — just 5.4% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gundlupet APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 3 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
| 6 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 7 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 8 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,630 |
| 9 Viramgam APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 10 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 11 Gooti APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kalawad APMC | ₹9,500 |
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.
At ₹2,500 (26.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Badwaha APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹7,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,750 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Badwaha APMC on 15 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.