Going by the latest APMC figures for 31 Jul 2026, Cotton changed hands at its softest level of the day at Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC, settling near ₹3,750 per quintal. For cost-conscious buyers, a print this low is exactly the kind of entry they watch for.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,580
- Lowest Price Today₹3,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Jul 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 3.9% above the period average and just 4.9% 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.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijayapura APMC Leader | ₹9,762 |
| 2 Adoni APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,501 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,501 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 6 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,305 |
| 7 Amarawati APMC | ₹9,275 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Raichur APMC | ₹9,235 |
| 10 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,169 |
| 11 Warangal APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 12 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹662 (7.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹9,730, with the average around ₹8,903. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | ₹9,530 | ₹6,405 | ₹9,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,580 | ₹3,750 | ₹9,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,505 | ₹6,290 | ₹9,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,555 | ₹6,230 | ₹9,175 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,430 | ₹6,295 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,355 | ₹4,250 | ₹9,125 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,355 | ₹3,750 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,255 | ₹6,150 | ₹9,055 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,030 | ₹6,020 | ₹8,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,330 | ₹7,205 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,730 | ₹5,650 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,430 | ₹4,105 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹5,730 | ₹9,125 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,230 | ₹6,005 | ₹8,900 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,180 | ₹5,735 | ₹8,825 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,355 | ₹3,650 | ₹9,125 |
| 11 Jul | ₹9,105 | ₹5,380 | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,205 | ₹5,390 | ₹8,880 |
| 09 Jul | ₹9,105 | ₹5,735 | ₹8,800 |
| 08 Jul | ₹9,155 | ₹5,005 | ₹8,900 |
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, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 31 Jul 2026, Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC set the pace for Cotton. 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.