In the latest market update for 15 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,900 per quintal in Warangal APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cotton yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,050
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 2.2% above the period average, sitting just 90.5% 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 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Warangal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,900 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,252 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,929 |
| 5 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 Dhari APMC | ₹9,895 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,866 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 10 Bhesan APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 11 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Vadali APMC | ₹9,688 |
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.
The ₹5,212 (53.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Warangal APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹93,500, with the average around ₹8,710. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹6,300 | ₹8,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,160 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,060 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,611 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹4,800 | ₹8,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,030 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,063 | ₹6,800 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,320 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,410 | ₹6,800 | ₹9,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,340 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,370 | ₹6,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,250 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,900 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,140 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,230 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,310 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹9,260 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,440 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Warangal APMC on 15 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.