In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,171 per quintal in Sumerpur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Sumerpur APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,231
- Lowest Price Today₹9,110
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,171
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.2% above the period average, sitting just 2.6% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Morbi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 12 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,750 (28.6%) 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 Sumerpur APMC ranged between ₹7,400 and ₹9,411, with the average around ₹9,058. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,231 | ₹9,110 | ₹9,171 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,350 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,175 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,411 | ₹9,183 | ₹9,297 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,315 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,281 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,276 | ₹9,130 | ₹9,203 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,141 | ₹8,951 | ₹9,046 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,062 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,231 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Sumerpur APMC on 22 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.