Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,100 per quintal in Mylavaram APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
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₹7,100
- Lowest Price Today₹7,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
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.
Today's rate is about 0.8% above the period average and just 0.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,470 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,080 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,710 |
| 6 Badwani APMC | ₹9,610 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Gooti APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 10 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,070 (32.7%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Mylavaram APMC ranged between ₹6,900 and ₹7,150, with the average around ₹7,044. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,150 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,150 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,150 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,150 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Mylavaram APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.