In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,621 per quintal in Suratgarh APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,621
- Lowest Price Today₹8,621
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,621
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
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.
Right now Cotton is about 2.1% below the period average — just 7.4% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khetia APMC Leader | ₹10,655 |
| 2 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,919 |
| 3 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Savanur APMC | ₹9,677 |
| 5 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,665 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 7 Khargone APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,535 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 11 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹1,155 (12.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Suratgarh APMC ranged between ₹8,250 and ₹9,310, with the average around ₹8,809. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹8,621 | ₹8,621 | ₹8,621 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,310 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,235 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,750 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,220 | ₹8,655 | ₹9,115 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,080 | ₹9,080 | ₹9,080 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,035 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,890 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,995 | ₹8,505 | ₹8,855 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,250 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,880 | ₹8,465 | ₹8,740 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,815 | ₹8,595 | ₹8,745 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,671 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,620 |
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 headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Suratgarh APMC on 21 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.