Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,610 per quintal in Mantralayam APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
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₹9,610
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 0.3% above the period average, and just 7.1% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Anjar APMC | ₹9,342 |
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 ₹1,114 (11.9%) 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 Mantralayam APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹10,340, with the average around ₹9,579. 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 | ₹9,610 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,340 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,589 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,340 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,589 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,330 | ₹3,500 | ₹9,579 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,209 | ₹7,100 | ₹9,689 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,722 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,156 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,771 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,829 | ₹6,800 | ₹9,680 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,829 | ₹6,800 | ₹9,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,889 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,501 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹7,220 | ₹9,401 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,677 | ₹9,179 | ₹9,339 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹8,680 | ₹9,429 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,550 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,550 |
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
Farmers comparing Cotton rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mantralayam 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.