Pulling together the 15 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,800 per quintal in Karhi APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,010
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 10.5% above the period average, sitting just 10.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Karhi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,866 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹5,212 (53.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Karhi APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹7,966. 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 | ₹9,800 | ₹7,010 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,400 | ₹6,700 | ₹8,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹6,520 | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,220 | ₹8,310 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹7,210 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,010 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹4,910 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,010 | ₹4,700 | ₹6,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,310 | ₹5,200 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹5,710 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,230 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,210 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,210 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,605 | ₹6,210 | ₹7,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,210 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,305 | ₹7,005 | ₹8,305 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Karhi APMC on 15 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.