As the 04 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Gooti APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,721 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Cotton board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,010
- Lowest Price Today₹6,035
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,721
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
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 4.4% above the period average and just 2.9% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 04 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gooti APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,721 |
| 2 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 4 Macharla APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 5 Sattenapalli APMC | ₹7,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹2,021 (26.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Gooti APMC ranged between ₹6,035 and ₹10,010, with the average around ₹9,314. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹10,010 | ₹6,035 | ₹9,721 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,829 | ₹6,800 | ₹9,650 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,507 | ₹8,790 | ₹9,355 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,874 | ₹9,632 | ₹9,745 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,889 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,501 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,609 | ₹7,220 | ₹9,491 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,899 | ₹7,679 | ₹8,535 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,575 | ₹9,179 | ₹9,367 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,956 | ₹8,787 | ₹8,887 |
| 26 Jul | ₹9,010 | ₹8,787 | ₹8,890 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹8,680 | ₹9,429 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,550 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,230 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,550 | ₹8,209 | ₹9,279 |
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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Bottom line: on 04 Aug 2026, Gooti APMC set the pace for Cotton. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.