In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹11,450 per quintal in Khair APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,800
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 19.7% above the period average — just 23.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹15,900 |
| 2 Khair APMC | ₹11,450 |
| 3 Khetia APMC | ₹10,580 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,919 |
| 5 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 Savanur APMC | ₹9,677 |
| 7 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,665 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 9 Khargone APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,580 |
| 11 Lakhtar APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹9,555 |
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 ₹6,345 (66.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Khair APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹9,564. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹11,800 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,450 |
| 20 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,693 |
| 19 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,726 |
| 18 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,835 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹14,400 | ₹14,400 | ₹14,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹14,100 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,074 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹10,200 | ₹10,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹11,886 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
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
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Khair APMC on 21 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.