In today's crop-price rundown for 06 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,250 per quintal in Jasdan APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,595
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 2.5% above the period average and just 7.1% 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 06 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹10,980 |
| 2 Kustagi APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,782 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,691 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,501 |
| 6 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,459 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 11 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,240 |
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 ₹1,740 (18.8%) 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 Jasdan APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,960, with the average around ₹9,027. 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 Sep | ₹9,385 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,750 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,750 | ₹8,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,550 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,675 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,875 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,125 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,855 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,905 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,955 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,960 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,350 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,950 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,875 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,615 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,150 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,450 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,850 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,840 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,720 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,795 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,935 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jasdan APMC posted this Cotton rate on 06 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.