As fresh arrivals settled on 19 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,750 per quintal in APMC Bagasara APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 3.9% above the period average and just 17.1% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹9,750 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 3 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 5 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 6 Jammikunta APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 7 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,086 |
| 8 Kodumur APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹8,535 |
| 10 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
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 ₹1,550 (18.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cotton prices at APMC Bagasara APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,350, with the average around ₹7,457. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,850 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,675 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,350 | ₹6,650 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,630 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,565 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in APMC Bagasara 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.