In the price report dated 18 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,619 per quintal in Adoni 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₹9,950
- Lowest Price Today₹6,580
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,619
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 5.7% above the period average, and just 7.2% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹10,456 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 3 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,714 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,610 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 8 Warangal APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 10 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,355 |
| 11 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 12 Khammam APMC | ₹9,325 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹1,131 (12.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Adoni APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,369, with the average around ₹9,101. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹9,950 | ₹6,580 | ₹9,619 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,999 | ₹4,419 | ₹7,880 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,369 | ₹6,390 | ₹9,511 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,340 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,589 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,350 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,679 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,330 | ₹3,500 | ₹9,579 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,150 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,469 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,209 | ₹7,100 | ₹9,689 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,851 | ₹6,780 | ₹9,501 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,002 | ₹7,350 | ₹9,459 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,156 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,771 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹6,037 | ₹9,722 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,829 | ₹6,800 | ₹9,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,868 | ₹9,632 | ₹9,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,889 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,501 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹7,220 | ₹9,401 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,892 | ₹7,751 | ₹9,560 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,677 | ₹9,179 | ₹9,339 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,787 | ₹8,787 | ₹8,787 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹8,680 | ₹9,429 |
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 day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Adoni APMC reported Cotton at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.