With the 24 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,100 per quintal in Mylavaram APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
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
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 0.8% above the period average, and just 0.7% 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Raichur APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹9,805 |
| 3 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 5 Babra APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 7 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 9 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Macharla APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Yalburga APMC | ₹8,910 |
| 12 Jammikunta APMC | ₹8,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹1,200 (13.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Mylavaram APMC ranged between ₹6,900 and ₹7,150, with the average around ₹7,046. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Mylavaram APMC on 24 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.