Reading today's price tape for 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,980 per quintal in Sanawad APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,030
- Lowest Price Today₹7,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,980
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 10.3% above the period average — just 3.5% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sanawad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jamnagar APMC Leader | ₹9,825 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 6 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 11 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,395 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,387 |
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 ₹438 (4.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Sanawad APMC ranged between ₹13 and ₹9,310, with the average around ₹8,138. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,030 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,980 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,030 | ₹8,580 | ₹8,980 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,980 | ₹8,480 | ₹8,980 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹7,180 | ₹8,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,310 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,205 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,205 | ₹6,900 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹6,005 | ₹8,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,730 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,865 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,580 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,775 | ₹13 | ₹7,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,775 | ₹4,800 | ₹7,290 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹6,100 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,911 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹6,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,880 | ₹7,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sanawad APMC logged this Cotton rate on 22 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.