In the price report dated 18 Aug 2026, Cotton Seed was quoted at ₹7,559 per quintal in Kesamudram APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton Seed yards.
01What Put Kesamudram APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton Seed arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,801
- Lowest Price Today₹5,222
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,559
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton Seed (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cotton Seed about 9.3% above the period average, and just 14.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton Seed rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kama APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Kesamudram APMC | ₹7,559 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton Seed.
A spread of ₹441 (5.8%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton Seed prices at Kesamudram APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹8,801, with the average around ₹6,918. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹8,801 | ₹5,222 | ₹7,559 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,731 | ₹5,411 | ₹8,629 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,729 | ₹4,011 | ₹8,669 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,629 | ₹5,019 | ₹7,269 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,399 | ₹4,869 | ₹8,399 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹4,011 | ₹5,152 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,109 | ₹3,200 | ₹5,309 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,555 | ₹4,869 | ₹7,889 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,555 | ₹5,555 | ₹5,555 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,565 | ₹4,869 | ₹5,526 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,311 | ₹5,226 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,001 | ₹4,011 | ₹7,222 |
| 06 Jul | ₹7,733 | ₹7,711 | ₹7,733 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,411 | ₹4,669 | ₹7,411 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,916 | ₹6,916 | ₹6,916 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,569 | ₹5,526 | ₹6,569 |
| 29 Jun | ₹4,242 | ₹4,242 | ₹4,242 |
| 25 Jun | ₹6,469 | ₹6,469 | ₹6,469 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton Seed yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Cotton Seed was priced at this level in Kesamudram APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.