Pulling together the 17 Jul 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,637 per quintal in Vijayapura APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,787
- Lowest Price Today₹8,463
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,637
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Jul 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 2.2% above the period average, sitting just 3.7% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 17 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranebennur APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Chitradurga APMC | ₹9,998 |
| 3 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,637 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,389 |
| 5 Raichur APMC | ₹9,231 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,125 |
| 7 Amarawati APMC | ₹9,025 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹8,950 |
| 10 Koppal APMC | ₹8,751 |
| 11 Jasdan APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Mahabubabad APMC | ₹8,749 |
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 ₹1,251 (14.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Vijayapura APMC ranged between ₹5,070 and ₹10,009, with the average around ₹9,432. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹10,009 | ₹8,009 | ₹9,789 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,990 | ₹8,781 | ₹9,748 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,971 | ₹6,099 | ₹9,782 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,921 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,692 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,950 | ₹8,487 | ₹9,468 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,373 | ₹9,666 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,910 | ₹8,453 | ₹9,762 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,830 | ₹8,387 | ₹9,393 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,860 | ₹8,067 | ₹9,519 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,897 | ₹9,387 | ₹9,835 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,870 | ₹8,003 | ₹9,734 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,767 | ₹8,093 | ₹9,600 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,740 | ₹8,887 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,787 | ₹8,463 | ₹9,637 |
| 16 Jul | ₹9,740 | ₹8,093 | ₹9,478 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,457 | ₹6,113 | ₹7,956 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,730 | ₹8,399 | ₹8,913 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,650 | ₹6,889 | ₹8,298 |
| 09 Jul | ₹9,730 | ₹8,799 | ₹9,353 |
| 08 Jul | ₹9,770 | ₹5,070 | ₹9,526 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Vijayapura APMC on 17 Jul 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.