Based on what the markets reported on 28 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,810 per quintal in Suratgarh APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,050
- Lowest Price Today₹7,920
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,810
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 0.3% below the period average — just 5.4% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 28 Oct 2026, so you can see where Suratgarh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Bailahongal APMC | ₹10,429 |
| 3 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 4 Babra APMC | ₹9,275 |
| 5 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 7 Adilabad APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 8 Kukshi APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 9 Khetia APMC | ₹9,075 |
| 10 Nuguru Charla APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 11 Gooti APMC | ₹9,029 |
| 12 Bhadrachalam APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹2,500 (27.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Suratgarh APMC ranged between ₹7,800 and ₹9,310, with the average around ₹8,833. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹7,920 | ₹8,810 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,150 | ₹8,295 | ₹9,045 |
| 26 Oct | ₹9,195 | ₹7,900 | ₹9,065 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,180 | ₹7,800 | ₹9,055 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,341 | ₹8,341 | ₹8,341 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,450 | ₹8,450 | ₹8,450 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,115 |
| 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 day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Suratgarh APMC on 28 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.