Pulling together the 21 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,181 per quintal in Mathura APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cotton markets.
01What Put Mathura APMC on Top Today
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₹9,900
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,181
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 9.9% above the period average — just 18.1% 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
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 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹13,316 |
| 2 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,875 |
| 3 Raichur APMC | ₹9,724 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,584 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 6 Gadag APMC | ₹9,559 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,539 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 12 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,405 |
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.
That ₹3,911 (41.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Mathura APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,990, with the average around ₹7,442. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,325 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,108 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,050 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,779 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,990 | ₹6,501 | ₹7,109 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,181 |
| 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 |
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Mathura APMC on 21 Sep 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.