Based on what the markets reported on 19 Aug 2026, Kesamudram APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,169 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Kesamudram APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,851
- Lowest Price Today₹4,222
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,169
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton Seed (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.
Right now Cotton Seed is about 17.0% above the period average — just 7.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton Seed prices at Kesamudram APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹8,851, with the average around ₹6,984. 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 Aug | ₹8,851 | ₹4,222 | ₹8,169 |
| 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
When picking where to sell Cotton Seed, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton Seed found its strongest bid at Kesamudram APMC on 19 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.