With the 22 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,223 per quintal in Mahabubabad APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,226
- Lowest Price Today₹5,828
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,223
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 9.8% above the period average and right at 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mahabubabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,350 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹10,025 |
| 3 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,825 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 6 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,656 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Morbi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 11 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 12 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹2,850 (30.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Mahabubabad APMC ranged between ₹5,252 and ₹9,226, with the average around ₹8,400. 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 | ₹9,226 | ₹5,828 | ₹9,223 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,203 | ₹9,036 | ₹9,156 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,151 | ₹8,586 | ₹9,129 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,211 | ₹8,525 | ₹9,151 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,818 | ₹8,818 | ₹8,818 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,128 | ₹8,128 | ₹8,128 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,558 | ₹8,558 | ₹8,558 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,533 | ₹8,533 | ₹8,533 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,516 | ₹6,666 | ₹8,516 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,618 | ₹5,252 | ₹8,618 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,288 | ₹5,838 | ₹5,838 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,639 | ₹8,639 | ₹8,639 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,727 | ₹5,727 | ₹5,727 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,733 | ₹8,733 | ₹8,733 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,828 | ₹5,616 | ₹8,828 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,050 | ₹7,873 | ₹8,833 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,980 | ₹7,377 | ₹8,980 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,888 | ₹7,888 | ₹7,888 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,780 | ₹7,466 | ₹8,780 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,727 | ₹7,822 | ₹8,727 |
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
Going to the top Cotton market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mahabubabad APMC posted this Cotton rate on 22 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.