In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Sep 2026, Muzzafarnagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,316 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,316
- Lowest Price Today₹13,316
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,316
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 24.9% above the period average and just 4.7% short of 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
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 Gadag APMC | ₹9,559 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,539 |
| 7 Dhari APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 8 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Babra APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 12 Modasa APMC | ₹9,405 |
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 ₹3,911 (41.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Muzzafarnagar APMC ranged between ₹4,003 and ₹13,974, with the average around ₹10,662. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹13,316 | ₹13,316 | ₹13,316 |
| 19 Sep | ₹13,307 | ₹13,307 | ₹13,307 |
| 15 Sep | ₹13,273 | ₹13,273 | ₹13,273 |
| 10 Sep | ₹13,307 | ₹5,203 | ₹7,634 |
| 07 Sep | ₹13,407 | ₹4,005 | ₹11,792 |
| 02 Sep | ₹13,407 | ₹13,407 | ₹13,407 |
| 01 Sep | ₹12,498 | ₹5,203 | ₹9,275 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,805 | ₹9,805 | ₹9,805 |
| 27 Aug | ₹12,863 | ₹12,863 | ₹12,863 |
| 26 Aug | ₹12,414 | ₹5,203 | ₹7,459 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,805 | ₹9,805 | ₹9,805 |
| 20 Aug | ₹12,470 | ₹12,470 | ₹12,470 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,108 | ₹4,607 | ₹8,383 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,480 | ₹12,480 | ₹12,480 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,210 | ₹10,210 | ₹10,210 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,375 | ₹12,375 | ₹12,375 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,305 | ₹9,305 | ₹9,305 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,903 | ₹4,903 | ₹4,903 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,405 | ₹9,405 | ₹9,405 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Sep 2026, Muzzafarnagar 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.