In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,400 per quintal in Yerragondapalem APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01What Put Yerragondapalem APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,400
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (170-C2 (Ginned))
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.
At this level, Cotton is about 4.9% below the period average, sitting just 10.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹9,725 |
| 2 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 4 Warangal APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 5 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 6 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kukshi APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Macharla APMC | ₹8,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,525 (18.6%), 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 Yerragondapalem APMC ranged between ₹7,400 and ₹8,300, with the average around ₹7,782. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Yerragondapalem APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.