Pulling together the 25 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Cotton Seed was quoted at ₹5,469 per quintal in Kesamudram APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Seed Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,012
- Lowest Price Today₹4,369
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,469
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date25 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.
At this level, Cotton Seed is about 19.9% below the period average, sitting just 38.2% short of 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
The table below lines up Cotton Seed rates across the markets that reported on 25 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kesamudram APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kama APMC Leader | ₹7,780 |
| 2 Kesamudram APMC | ₹5,469 |
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 ₹2,311 (42.3%) 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 ₹8,851, with the average around ₹6,824. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹8,012 | ₹4,369 | ₹5,469 |
| 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 |
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
For Cotton Seed, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton Seed stood at Kesamudram APMC on 25 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.