With the 24 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Kesamudram APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,156 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Seed Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,156
- Lowest Price Today₹5,156
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,156
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton Seed (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 25.2% below the period average and just 41.7% 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.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton Seed prices at Kesamudram APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹8,851, with the average around ₹6,892. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹5,156 | ₹5,156 | ₹5,156 |
| 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
The day's best Cotton Seed rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 Aug 2026, Kesamudram APMC set the pace for Cotton Seed. 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.