In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,600 per quintal in Durgi APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
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.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.6% below the period average, sitting just 20.8% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,480 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 7 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 8 Karaikal APMC | ₹9,283 |
| 9 Yalburga APMC | ₹9,260 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,150 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹3,330 (36.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Durgi APMC ranged between ₹6,900 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹7,722. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,999 | ₹9,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,400 |
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 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
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Durgi APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.