As the 15 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,025 per quintal in Padampur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Padampur APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,080
- Lowest Price Today₹8,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,025
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 4.6% above the period average and just 0.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,866 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
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.
At ₹5,212 (53.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Padampur APMC ranged between ₹8,131 and ₹9,090, with the average around ₹8,626. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹9,080 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,025 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,750 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,671 | ₹8,661 | ₹8,671 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,090 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,618 | ₹8,560 | ₹8,586 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,605 | ₹8,545 | ₹8,595 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,759 | ₹8,581 | ₹8,636 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,671 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,131 | ₹8,131 | ₹8,131 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,351 | ₹8,351 | ₹8,351 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,472 | ₹8,472 | ₹8,472 |
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
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Padampur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.