Turning to the 12 Aug 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹12,375 per quintal in Muzzafarnagar APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,375
- Lowest Price Today₹12,375
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,375
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 18.8% above the period average and just 11.4% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muradabad APMC Leader | ₹15,332 |
| 2 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹12,375 |
| 3 Ranebennur APMC | ₹10,404 |
| 4 Bhikangaon APMC | ₹9,780 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 6 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,693 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 8 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,549 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 12 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,375 |
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.
That ₹5,957 (63.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Muzzafarnagar APMC ranged between ₹4,003 and ₹13,974, with the average around ₹10,420. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹12,375 | ₹12,375 | ₹12,375 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,305 | ₹9,305 | ₹9,305 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,903 | ₹4,903 | ₹4,903 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,405 | ₹9,405 | ₹9,405 |
| 21 Jul | ₹13,974 | ₹13,974 | ₹13,974 |
| 20 Jul | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,110 | ₹5,110 | ₹5,110 |
| 15 Jul | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 |
| 11 Jul | ₹12,207 | ₹12,207 | ₹12,207 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,205 | ₹9,205 | ₹9,205 |
| 08 Jul | ₹12,207 | ₹12,207 | ₹12,207 |
| 06 Jul | ₹5,107 | ₹5,107 | ₹5,107 |
| 04 Jul | ₹12,308 | ₹4,003 | ₹9,901 |
| 02 Jul | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 |
| 01 Jul | ₹12,412 | ₹12,412 | ₹12,412 |
| 30 Jun | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 |
| 29 Jun | ₹12,477 | ₹12,477 | ₹12,477 |
| 25 Jun | ₹12,408 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,459 |
| 24 Jun | ₹10,705 | ₹10,705 | ₹10,705 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Muzzafarnagar APMC posted this Cotton rate on 12 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.