Turning to the 19 Aug 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,535 per quintal in Babra APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,875
- Lowest Price Today₹8,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,535
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.4% below the period average and just 12.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Babra APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,619 |
| 2 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 4 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,086 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹8,535 |
| 7 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Macharla APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 11 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
At ₹1,619 (20.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Babra APMC ranged between ₹7,150 and ₹9,700, with the average around ₹8,565. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,875 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,535 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
Farmers comparing Cotton rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Babra APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.