Checking the day's mandi numbers for 23 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,205 per quintal in Malout APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,205
- Lowest Price Today₹8,205
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,205
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 4.2% below the period average — just 6.8% 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 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Malout APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bailahongal APMC Leader | ₹12,207 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,975 |
| 3 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,803 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 6 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,715 |
| 7 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,655 |
| 9 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 10 Talikot APMC | ₹9,648 |
| 11 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,640 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,631 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹2,576 (26.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
053-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 3 days, Cotton prices at Malout APMC ranged between ₹8,205 and ₹8,800, with the average around ₹8,567. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,205 | ₹8,205 | ₹8,205 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,695 | ₹8,695 | ₹8,695 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Malout APMC on 23 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.