Going by the latest APMC figures for 14 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,100 per quintal in Phirangipuram 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
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
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.
Today's rate is about 1.4% above the period average and just 5.8% 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 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Phirangipuram APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,589 |
| 2 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Macharla APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 5 Sattenapalli APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Mylavaram APMC | ₹7,100 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,489 (35.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Phirangipuram APMC ranged between ₹7,100 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹7,991. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,900 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Phirangipuram APMC posted this Cotton rate on 14 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.