Reading today's price tape for 22 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,450 per quintal in Gooti APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,890
- Lowest Price Today₹5,680
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,450
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.7% above the period average, sitting just 9.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Babra APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 3 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹8,160 |
| 7 Cumbum APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Yerragondapalem APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Chilakaluripet APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 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.
At ₹2,500 (35.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹9,387. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹9,890 | ₹5,680 | ₹9,450 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,990 | ₹5,790 | ₹9,719 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Gooti APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.