As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Sep 2026, Mathura APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,900 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,900
- Lowest Price Today₹9,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,900
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 35.4% above the period average and right at 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mathura APMC Leader | ₹9,900 |
| 2 Markapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹1,900 (23.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Mathura APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,900, with the average around ₹7,313. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹9,900 | ₹9,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹8,611 | ₹9,049 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,011 | ₹9,241 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,322 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,345 |
| 13 Sep | ₹9,350 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,318 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,035 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,981 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,067 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,001 | ₹5,001 | ₹6,653 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,567 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹5,001 | ₹6,112 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,005 | ₹5,001 | ₹5,003 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹5,001 | ₹5,831 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,685 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,144 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,005 | ₹8,005 | ₹8,005 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,055 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,053 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹8,011 | ₹8,051 |
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
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 20 Sep 2026, Mathura 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.