In the price report dated 15 Jul 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,315 per quintal in Babra APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,025
- Lowest Price Today₹7,605
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,315
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Jul 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
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.
This puts Cotton about 2.7% below the period average, and just 14.3% short of 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 15 Jul 2026, so you can see where Babra APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,307 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,275 |
| 3 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 4 Gondal APMC | ₹9,130 |
| 5 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,120 |
| 6 Amarawati APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 7 Raichur APMC | ₹8,997 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 10 Bailahongal APMC | ₹8,478 |
| 11 Adoni APMC | ₹8,401 |
| 12 Babra APMC | ₹8,315 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹3,992 (48.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Babra APMC ranged between ₹7,150 and ₹9,700, with the average around ₹8,549. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹9,650 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,950 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,590 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,920 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,050 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,450 | ₹8,625 | ₹9,035 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,625 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,860 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,700 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,950 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,150 | ₹8,075 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,025 | ₹7,605 | ₹8,315 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹7,150 | ₹8,175 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,750 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,475 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,850 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,650 | ₹8,105 | ₹8,375 |
| 03 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,575 |
| 02 Jul | ₹9,055 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,550 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,900 | ₹8,350 | ₹8,475 |
| 30 Jun | ₹9,025 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,560 |
| 27 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,300 |
| 24 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,275 |
| 22 Jun | ₹9,160 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,605 |
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
The takeaway: Babra APMC reported Cotton at this level on 15 Jul 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.