Looking at how the yards traded on 19 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Prathipadu APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,600
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
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.
Right now Cotton is about 0.0% above the period average — just 59.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Prathipadu APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Badwani APMC Leader | ₹9,970 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 8 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 9 Khammam APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 11 Jammikunta APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 12 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,086 |
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.
That ₹884 (9.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Prathipadu APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹9,000. 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 | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Prathipadu APMC on 19 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.