In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,570 per quintal in Gooti APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
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₹9,929
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,570
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 2.1% above the period average, and just 7.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 20 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 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 3 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Macharla APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Mylavaram APMC | ₹7,100 |
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.
That ₹2,500 (35.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Gooti APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹10,380, with the average around ₹9,372. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹9,929 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,570 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,950 | ₹6,580 | ₹9,619 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,999 | ₹4,419 | ₹7,480 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,369 | ₹6,390 | ₹9,511 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,369 | ₹6,390 | ₹9,511 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,380 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,589 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,250 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,540 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,350 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,679 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,330 | ₹4,500 | ₹9,579 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,150 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,469 |
| 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 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Gooti APMC on 20 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.