In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,940 per quintal in APMC Bagasara APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,250
- Lowest Price Today₹6,630
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,940
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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.
Right now Cotton is about 3.5% above the period average — just 15.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where APMC Bagasara APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Raichur APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹9,805 |
| 3 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 5 Babra APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 7 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 9 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Macharla APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Yalburga APMC | ₹8,910 |
| 12 Jammikunta APMC | ₹8,800 |
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 ₹1,200 (13.6%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at APMC Bagasara APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,350, with the average around ₹7,668. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹9,350 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,175 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,250 | ₹6,630 | ₹7,940 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,475 | ₹7,850 | ₹8,160 |
| 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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in APMC Bagasara APMC on 24 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.