Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,480 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,630
- Lowest Price Today₹9,420
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,480
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 7.2% above the period average — just 1.6% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranebennur APMC Leader | ₹9,770 |
| 2 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 3 Deulgaon Raja Balaji Agro Marketing Pvt Market, Deulgaon Raja, Dist Buldhana APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 4 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Shetkari Khajgi Bajar Parisar, Tal Bhokar, Dist Nanded APMC | ₹9,490 |
| 6 Ratlam APMC | ₹9,480 |
| 7 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,420 |
| 8 Khargone APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 Rani APMC | ₹9,159 |
| 10 Ellanabad APMC | ₹9,155 |
| 11 Hissar APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 12 Gandhwani APMC | ₹9,125 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹645 (7.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 2 days, Cotton prices at Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,630, with the average around ₹8,840. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹9,630 | ₹9,420 | ₹9,480 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Ratlam APMC on 20 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.