Reading today's price tape for 19 Sep 2026, Saharanpur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹15,900 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Cotton leader.
01What Put Saharanpur APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,900
- Lowest Price Today₹15,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
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 35.9% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹15,900 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,850 |
| 3 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,680 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 7 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 8 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 11 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 12 Rapar APMC | ₹9,125 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹6,775 (74.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
054-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 4 days, Cotton prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹8,150 and ₹15,900, with the average around ₹11,704. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹15,900 | ₹15,900 | ₹15,900 |
| 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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
To sum up, Saharanpur APMC led Cotton on 19 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.