In the price report dated 16 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Bhikangaon APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cotton yard so you can see where this one falls.
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₹9,450
- Lowest Price Today₹6,850
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cotton about 8.5% above the period average, and just 8.0% 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 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,990 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,983 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,867 |
| 7 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 9 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Dhari APMC | ₹9,735 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,730 |
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.
The ₹3,260 (33.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Bhikangaon APMC ranged between ₹4,311 and ₹9,780, with the average around ₹8,298. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Bhikangaon APMC on 16 Oct 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.