In the price report dated 13 Oct 2026, Lucknow APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,876 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Cotton, making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,876
- Lowest Price Today₹13,876
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,876
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Lucknow APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹13,876 |
| 2 Manavdar APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,755 |
| 4 Talikot APMC | ₹9,713 |
| 5 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 Dhoraji APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 7 Vankaner APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 10 JASDAN APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Una APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Bhesan 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.
The ₹4,376 (46.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Cotton prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹13,876 and ₹13,876, with the average around ₹13,876. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
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
Bottom line: on 13 Oct 2026, Lucknow APMC set the pace for Cotton. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.