In the price report dated 31 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,675 per quintal in Dhari APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,255
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,675
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 12.1% above the period average and just 6.3% 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 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijayapura APMC Leader | ₹9,812 |
| 2 Adoni APMC | ₹9,639 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Macharla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,370 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 8 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,272 |
| 9 Ramdurga APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 11 Kukshi APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 12 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹812 (9.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Dhari APMC ranged between ₹5,550 and ₹9,255, with the average around ₹7,737. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹9,075 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,255 | ₹6,800 | ₹8,675 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,255 | ₹6,725 | ₹9,225 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,075 | ₹7,150 | ₹8,025 |
| 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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Dhari APMC posted this Cotton rate on 31 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.