With the 19 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,600 per quintal in Raichur 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,800
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (H4)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 14.0% 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 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Badwani APMC Leader | ₹9,970 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,931 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 6 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 10 Khammam APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 12 Jammikunta APMC | ₹9,100 |
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 ₹870 (9.6%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Raichur APMC ranged between ₹6,700 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,599. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,600 |
| 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 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Raichur APMC posted this Cotton rate on 19 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.