Turning to the 18 Sep 2026 APMC board, Saharanpur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,617 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Cotton today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,617
- Lowest Price Today₹14,617
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,617
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Today's rate is about 41.8% 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹14,617 |
| 2 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹9,835 |
| 4 Raichur APMC | ₹9,811 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,806 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,775 |
| 7 Anjar APMC | ₹9,740 |
| 8 Gooti APMC | ₹9,689 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 10 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 11 Taleja APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,550 |
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 ₹5,067 (53.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
053-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 3 days, Cotton prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹8,150 and ₹14,617, with the average around ₹10,306. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹14,617 | ₹14,617 | ₹14,617 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,150 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,150 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,150 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,150 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Sep 2026, Saharanpur 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.