In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Prathipadu APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Prathipadu APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,600
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 0.0% above the period average and just 59.1% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muradabad APMC Leader | ₹15,332 |
| 2 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹12,375 |
| 3 Ranebennur APMC | ₹10,404 |
| 4 Bhikangaon APMC | ₹9,780 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 6 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,693 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 8 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,549 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,375 |
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.
The ₹5,957 (63.5%) 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 Prathipadu APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹9,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Prathipadu APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.