In the day's wholesale-price digest for 08 Aug 2026, Gooti APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,689 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,205
- Lowest Price Today₹7,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,689
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 3.3% above the period average — just 5.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 08 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,689 |
| 2 Babra APMC | ₹9,035 |
| 3 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹7,565 |
| 4 Chilakaluripet APMC | ₹7,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹2,289 (30.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Gooti APMC ranged between ₹6,035 and ₹10,205, with the average around ₹9,382. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹10,205 | ₹7,100 | ₹9,689 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,851 | ₹6,780 | ₹9,501 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,002 | ₹7,350 | ₹9,459 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,154 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,771 |
| 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
Farmers comparing Cotton rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
In short, Cotton found its strongest bid at Gooti APMC on 08 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.