In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,714 per quintal in Vijayapura APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,281
- Lowest Price Today₹8,795
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,714
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 2.3% above the period average, sitting just 5.5% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Khammam APMC | ₹9,325 |
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 ₹1,131 (12.1%) 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 Vijayapura APMC ranged between ₹5,070 and ₹10,281, with the average around ₹9,492. 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 | ₹10,281 | ₹8,795 | ₹9,714 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,169 | ₹8,661 | ₹9,690 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,170 | ₹8,090 | ₹9,997 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,999 | ₹8,040 | ₹9,765 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Vijayapura APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.