In today's crop-price rundown for 29 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,850 per quintal in Jamnagar APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,750
- Lowest Price Today₹6,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 8.6% above the period average and just 35.7% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 29 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹10,459 |
| 2 Ranebennur APMC | ₹10,450 |
| 3 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹9,805 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,790 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,629 |
| 6 Adoni APMC | ₹9,629 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,629 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 9 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,333 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Macharla APMC | ₹9,250 |
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.
At ₹1,209 (13.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Jamnagar APMC ranged between ₹4,750 and ₹13,755, with the average around ₹8,147. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹9,750 | ₹6,700 | ₹8,850 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹8,775 | ₹9,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹5,250 | ₹8,150 |
| 18 Aug | ₹13,755 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,125 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,450 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,250 | ₹6,800 | ₹8,425 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,025 | ₹5,450 | ₹7,850 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,750 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,025 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,650 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,650 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,625 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,950 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,450 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,875 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,650 |
| 26 Jun | ₹8,650 | ₹7,300 | ₹8,225 |
| 24 Jun | ₹8,950 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,150 |
| 20 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹7,350 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹8,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,225 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 29 Aug 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Jamnagar 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.