In the mandi rate roundup for 08 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,400 per quintal in Chilakaluripet APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Mungari (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.
This puts Cotton about 1.9% below the period average, and just 11.9% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 08 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chilakaluripet APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,689 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 3 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,469 |
| 5 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 6 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,345 |
| 7 Raichur APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 8 Babra APMC | ₹9,035 |
| 9 Adilabad APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹7,565 |
| 11 Chilakaluripet APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,689 (38.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Chilakaluripet APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹7,540. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Chilakaluripet APMC on 08 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.