Here's the 29 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹7,700 per quintal in Yerragondapalem APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Cotton markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,700
- Lowest Price Today₹7,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (170-C2 (Ginned))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.2% below the period average, sitting just 7.2% 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 29 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,790 |
| 2 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 4 Macharla APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 5 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 6 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anjar APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 8 Vankaner APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹1,690 (20.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Yerragondapalem APMC ranged between ₹7,300 and ₹8,300, with the average around ₹7,719. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 28 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Yerragondapalem APMC on 29 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.