Pulling together the 14 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Jasdan APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Jasdan APMC on Top Today
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₹9,850
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 6.4% above the period average — just 3.6% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹9,700 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 6 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 8 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 9 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,325 |
| 10 Kodumur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Davangere APMC | ₹8,459 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹1,241 (14.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Jasdan APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,850, with the average around ₹8,925. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,760 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,795 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,375 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,740 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,690 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,685 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,375 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,650 | ₹8,625 | ₹9,425 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,595 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,575 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,575 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,750 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,480 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,665 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,790 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,750 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,390 | ₹9,390 | ₹9,390 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,400 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,420 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,900 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Jasdan APMC on 14 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.