In the latest market update for 20 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,025 per quintal in Kukshi APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cotton markets.
01What Put Kukshi APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,025
- Lowest Price Today₹9,025
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,025
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 5.3% above the period average, sitting right at 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kukshi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,470 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,080 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,710 |
| 6 Badwani APMC | ₹9,610 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Gooti APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 10 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,400 |
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 ₹3,070 (32.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Kukshi APMC ranged between ₹7,200 and ₹9,025, with the average around ₹8,567. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹9,025 | ₹9,025 | ₹9,025 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,900 | ₹8,880 | ₹8,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,961 | ₹8,961 | ₹8,961 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
| 12 Jul | ₹8,350 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 26 Jun | ₹7,250 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,250 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Jun | ₹8,600 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,600 |
| 16 Jun | ₹8,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,200 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Kukshi APMC on 20 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.