Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,605 per quintal in Bhadara APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cotton markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,710
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,605
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 4-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.8% above the period average and just 3.3% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,990 |
| 2 Arasikere APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Santhesargur APMC | ₹11,925 |
| 4 Bailahongal APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 5 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Talikot APMC | ₹9,983 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,867 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 10 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,778 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Dhari APMC | ₹9,735 |
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 ₹3,255 (33.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 4-Day Trend
Over the last 4 days, Cotton prices at Bhadara APMC ranged between ₹7,800 and ₹8,900, with the average around ₹8,451. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,710 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,605 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Bhadara 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.