Here's the 24 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹8,525 per quintal in Dhari APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,250
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,525
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 13.8% above the period average — just 7.8% 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 Dhari 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 Jammikunta APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 12 Anjar APMC | ₹8,777 |
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.
The ₹1,223 (13.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Dhari APMC ranged between ₹5,550 and ₹9,250, with the average around ₹7,489. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹9,250 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,525 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,525 | ₹5,550 | ₹7,975 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,755 | ₹5,800 | ₹7,375 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,405 | ₹7,405 | ₹7,405 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,150 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,550 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,255 | ₹6,255 | ₹6,255 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,950 | ₹6,050 | ₹7,950 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,400 | ₹7,525 | ₹8,400 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Dhari 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.