Turning to the 28 Aug 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Macharla APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
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₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 17.3% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 28 Aug 2026, so you can see where Macharla APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Adoni APMC Leader | ₹9,729 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 3 Macharla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kodumur APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 6 Achnera APMC | ₹8,684 |
| 7 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Cumbum APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹1,729 (21.6%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Macharla APMC ranged between ₹7,650 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,100. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,150 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,150 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 | ₹7,950 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Macharla APMC reported Cotton at this level on 28 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.