In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,160 per quintal in Adilabad APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹8,670
- Lowest Price Today₹7,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,160
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 8.8% 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Adilabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Khetia APMC Leader | ₹10,575 |
| 2 Dhrol APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 3 Babra APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Una APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Dhandhuka APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,225 |
| 11 Khargone APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Anjad APMC | ₹9,150 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹1,425 (15.6%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Adilabad APMC ranged between ₹6,650 and ₹8,750, with the average around ₹7,497. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹8,670 | ₹7,650 | ₹8,160 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,750 | ₹7,650 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,600 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,350 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,250 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,450 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,570 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,570 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,570 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,650 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,470 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,460 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,460 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,460 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,460 | ₹7,450 | ₹8,000 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Adilabad APMC on 17 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.