From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,050 per quintal in Raichur APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cotton markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,050
- Lowest Price Today₹9,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (H4)
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.
At this level, Cotton is about 4.5% above the period average, sitting just 9.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Raichur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹10,456 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 3 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,714 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,610 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 8 Warangal APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 10 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,355 |
| 11 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 12 Anjar APMC | ₹9,342 |
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 ₹1,114 (11.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Raichur APMC ranged between ₹6,700 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,664. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,669 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,860 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,609 | ₹7,100 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,150 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,468 | ₹8,898 | ₹9,050 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,700 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹7,050 | ₹9,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,700 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,293 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,235 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,290 | ₹9,148 | ₹9,155 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,300 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,202 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,179 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,233 | ₹9,197 | ₹9,227 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,100 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Raichur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.