Turning to the 22 Oct 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Warangal APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
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₹9,110
- Lowest Price Today₹8,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 3.1% above the period average and just 90.4% 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 22 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Morbi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 12 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,600 |
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 ₹2,750 (28.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Warangal APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹93,500, with the average around ₹8,729. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹9,110 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,150 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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, Warangal 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.