As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹5,727 per quintal in Mahabubabad APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cotton markets.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,727
- Lowest Price Today₹5,727
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,727
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 33.0% below the period average and just 37.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,480 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 7 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 8 Karaikal APMC | ₹9,283 |
| 9 Yalburga APMC | ₹9,260 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,150 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹3,330 (36.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Mahabubabad APMC ranged between ₹5,055 and ₹9,226, with the average around ₹8,548. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | ₹8,842 | ₹7,257 | ₹8,722 |
| 02 Nov | ₹8,912 | ₹7,408 | ₹8,872 |
| 30 Oct | ₹8,963 | ₹6,555 | ₹8,931 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,021 | ₹5,300 | ₹8,935 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,226 | ₹7,417 | ₹9,182 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,138 | ₹5,175 | ₹9,072 |
| 26 Oct | ₹9,121 | ₹5,055 | ₹9,060 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,166 | ₹9,166 | ₹9,166 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,226 | ₹5,828 | ₹9,223 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,203 | ₹9,036 | ₹9,156 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,151 | ₹8,586 | ₹9,129 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,211 | ₹8,525 | ₹9,151 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,818 | ₹8,818 | ₹8,818 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,128 | ₹8,128 | ₹8,128 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,558 | ₹8,558 | ₹8,558 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,533 | ₹8,533 | ₹8,533 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,516 | ₹6,666 | ₹8,516 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,618 | ₹5,252 | ₹8,618 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,288 | ₹5,838 | ₹5,838 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,639 | ₹8,639 | ₹8,639 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mahabubabad APMC posted this Cotton rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.