From today's trading desk on 19 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,938 per quintal in Achnera APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹8,700
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,938
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day 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 2.1% above the period average, sitting just 13.7% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹15,900 |
| 2 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹13,307 |
| 3 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,331 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 5 Talikot APMC | ₹9,809 |
| 6 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 8 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 9 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,577 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 12 Adoni APMC | ₹9,539 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹6,361 (66.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Achnera APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹7,774. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,938 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,910 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,490 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,306 |
| 13 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,393 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,283 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,015 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,321 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,050 | ₹8,390 | ₹8,591 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,170 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,739 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,870 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,421 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,991 |
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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Achnera APMC on 19 Sep 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.