Going by the latest APMC figures for 19 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,150 per quintal in Kanakagiri APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
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₹9,312
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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% above the period average, and just 4.7% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Badwani APMC Leader | ₹9,970 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 8 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 10 Jammikunta APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 11 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,086 |
| 12 Savarkundla 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.
A spread of ₹970 (10.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Kanakagiri APMC ranged between ₹7,450 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹9,118. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹9,312 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,150 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹7,936 | ₹9,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,550 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,850 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,494 | ₹9,549 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,573 | ₹9,425 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,408 | ₹9,450 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,475 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,406 | ₹9,134 | ₹9,375 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,371 | ₹9,375 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,300 | ₹8,912 | ₹9,169 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹8,979 | ₹9,110 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹9,008 | ₹9,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,201 | ₹9,133 | ₹9,161 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Kanakagiri APMC on 19 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.