In the latest market update for 31 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,726 per quintal in Lunkaransar APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,752
- Lowest Price Today₹8,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,726
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.5% below the period average, sitting just 6.8% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sailana APMC Leader | ₹12,220 |
| 2 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,475 |
| 3 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,609 |
| 5 Raichur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Parchur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Shree Salasar Krushi Bazar, Dist Parbhani APMC | ₹9,474 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 12 Talikot APMC | ₹9,422 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹2,798 (29.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Lunkaransar APMC ranged between ₹8,200 and ₹9,361, with the average around ₹8,859. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | ₹8,726 | ₹8,705 | ₹8,716 |
| 31 Oct | ₹8,752 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,726 |
| 29 Oct | ₹8,741 | ₹8,621 | ₹8,681 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,750 | ₹8,645 | ₹8,698 |
| 27 Oct | ₹8,810 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,755 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,090 | ₹8,450 | ₹8,770 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,030 | ₹8,921 | ₹8,976 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,081 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,041 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,361 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,981 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,345 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,773 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,270 | ₹9,131 | ₹9,201 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,111 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,056 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,071 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,886 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,740 | ₹8,770 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Lunkaransar APMC on 31 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.