Here's the 21 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Durgi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
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 is about 2.4% below the period average, sitting just 21.9% 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 rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Durgi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Upleta APMC Leader | ₹15,005 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 8 Khammam APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Warangal APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Kodumur APMC | ₹8,900 |
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 ₹6,105 (68.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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 ₹7,686. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Cotton market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Durgi APMC on 21 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.