Going by the latest APMC figures for 21 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,100 per quintal in Bhikangaon APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,530
- Lowest Price Today₹5,505
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 17.4% below the period average, and just 27.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 21 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Bhikangaon APMC ranged between ₹4,311 and ₹9,780, with the average around ₹8,593. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | ₹9,120 | ₹6,750 | ₹8,850 |
| 05 Nov | ₹8,701 | ₹8,701 | ₹8,701 |
| 04 Nov | ₹9,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 02 Nov | ₹9,170 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 01 Nov | ₹9,021 | ₹6,680 | ₹8,750 |
| 31 Oct | ₹9,070 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,850 |
| 30 Oct | ₹9,331 | ₹7,750 | ₹8,940 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,190 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,750 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,185 | ₹7,550 | ₹8,900 |
| 25 Oct | ₹9,330 | ₹7,091 | ₹9,100 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,435 | ₹7,250 | ₹9,150 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,530 | ₹8,471 | ₹9,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,450 | ₹8,450 | ₹9,100 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,021 | ₹9,021 | ₹9,021 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,510 | ₹8,226 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,450 | ₹6,850 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,600 | ₹6,501 | ₹9,150 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,704 | ₹8,050 | ₹9,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,870 | ₹8,870 | ₹8,870 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,650 | ₹7,001 | ₹8,900 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Bhikangaon APMC on 21 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.