In the latest market update for 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,761 per quintal in Padampur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
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₹8,761
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,761
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 6.7% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Padampur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,350 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹10,025 |
| 3 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 7 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,670 |
| 8 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,656 |
| 9 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Morbi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 12 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹2,770 (28.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Padampur APMC ranged between ₹8,131 and ₹9,390, with the average around ₹8,749. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹8,761 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,761 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,960 | ₹9,096 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,230 | ₹9,041 | ₹9,151 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,390 | ₹9,172 | ₹9,292 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,251 | ₹8,825 | ₹9,066 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,750 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,750 |
| 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
Going to the top Cotton market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Padampur APMC on 22 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.