Looking at how the yards traded on 21 Sep 2026, Mathura APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,900 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
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 Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 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.
At this level, Cotton is about 32.9% above the period average, sitting right at 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 21 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mathura APMC Leader | ₹9,900 |
| 2 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,539 |
| 4 Dhari APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 8 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 9 Modasa APMC | ₹9,405 |
| 10 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹700 (7.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Mathura APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,900, with the average around ₹7,450. 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 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹9,900 | ₹9,900 |
| 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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Mathura APMC led Cotton on 21 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.