With the 31 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,300 per quintal in The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC. See where this sits in the day's Cotton range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,925
- Lowest Price Today₹4,950
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 0.4% below the period average, and just 9.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹812 (9.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹10,325, with the average around ₹9,339. 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 | ₹9,675 | ₹5,025 | ₹9,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,925 | ₹4,950 | ₹9,300 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,525 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,175 | ₹5,200 | ₹9,575 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹5,050 | ₹9,550 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,325 | ₹5,350 | ₹9,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹4,250 | ₹9,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,175 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,475 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹5,125 | ₹9,425 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,150 | ₹4,450 | ₹9,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,025 | ₹5,400 | ₹9,625 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,950 | ₹5,050 | ₹9,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,925 | ₹5,250 | ₹9,450 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,925 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,225 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,875 | ₹4,150 | ₹9,575 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,875 | ₹4,350 | ₹9,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,925 | ₹5,900 | ₹9,375 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC reported Cotton at this level on 31 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.