From today's trading desk on 25 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,950 per quintal in Adilabad APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Adilabad APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,300
- Lowest Price Today₹7,350
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,950
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
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.
At this level, Cotton is about 10.1% above the period average, sitting just 4.8% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,750 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 3 Kodumur APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 4 Macharla APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 5 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 6 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 7 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹8,175 |
| 9 Cumbum APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Markapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
The ₹1,750 (21.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Adilabad APMC ranged between ₹6,650 and ₹8,350, with the average around ₹7,218. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,950 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,250 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,950 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,250 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,350 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,950 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,230 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,250 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,850 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,750 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,950 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,560 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,350 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,550 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,150 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,550 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,350 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,550 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,250 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,100 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Adilabad APMC on 25 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.