In the price report dated 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,150 per quintal in Bhikangaon APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,600
- Lowest Price Today₹6,501
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 10.9% above the period average and just 6.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 8 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
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 ₹5,220 (53.9%), 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 Bhikangaon APMC ranged between ₹4,311 and ₹9,780, with the average around ₹8,251. 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 | ₹9,600 | ₹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 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,301 | ₹5,605 | ₹6,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,040 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,355 | ₹4,311 | ₹7,125 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,530 | ₹5,505 | ₹7,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,596 | ₹6,091 | ₹7,596 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,780 | ₹9,650 | ₹9,780 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,450 | ₹9,350 | ₹9,450 |
| 16 Jul | ₹9,400 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,400 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Bhikangaon APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.