Reading today's price tape for 02 Nov 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,716 per quintal in Lunkaransar APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,726
- Lowest Price Today₹8,705
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,716
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Nov 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
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.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.6% below the period average, sitting just 6.9% 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 02 Nov 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rona APMC Leader | ₹17,400 |
| 2 Bailahongal APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Sendhwa APMC | ₹9,991 |
| 4 Indi APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 5 Babra APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Raichur APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 7 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 8 Talikot APMC | ₹9,353 |
| 9 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 11 Dhari APMC | ₹9,325 |
| 12 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹8,100 (87.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Lunkaransar APMC ranged between ₹8,200 and ₹9,361, with the average around ₹8,859. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Lunkaransar APMC on 02 Nov 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.