Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,300 per quintal in Sindhanur APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,300
- Lowest Price Today₹9,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (H4)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cotton about 1.0% below the period average, and just 3.1% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sindhanur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 5 Karaikal APMC | ₹9,283 |
| 6 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 7 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 8 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 9 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Kodumur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹1,600 (19.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Sindhanur APMC ranged between ₹9,100 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹9,392. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,250 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,375 | ₹9,375 | ₹9,375 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,550 | ₹9,550 | ₹9,550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,325 | ₹9,325 | ₹9,325 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Sindhanur APMC on 17 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.