Reading today's price tape for 02 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,450 per quintal in Mantralayam APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Mantralayam APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,890
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 1.5% below the period average — just 8.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 02 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹13,407 |
| 2 Santhesargur APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,769 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,729 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,697 |
| 6 Raichur APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 7 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 8 Anjar APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 Ramdurga APMC | ₹9,372 |
| 10 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 11 Bodeliu APMC | ₹9,198 |
| 12 Macharla APMC | ₹9,050 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹4,357 (48.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹9,594. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹3,890 | ₹9,450 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,650 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,970 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,629 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,950 | ₹4,500 | ₹9,720 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,990 | ₹5,790 | ₹9,719 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,939 | ₹4,819 | ₹9,675 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,990 | ₹5,790 | ₹9,710 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,929 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,570 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in Mantralayam APMC on 02 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.