As the 27 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,300 per quintal in Durgi 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₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
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.
Today's rate is about 4.7% below the period average and just 24.0% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 27 Aug 2026, so you can see where Durgi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,863 |
| 2 Dharwar APMC | ₹10,499 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,720 |
| 5 Gondal APMC | ₹9,705 |
| 6 Adoni APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,484 |
| 9 Ramdurga APMC | ₹9,460 |
| 10 Gadag APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹3,613 (39.1%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Durgi APMC ranged between ₹6,900 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹7,664. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Durgi APMC posted this Cotton rate on 27 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.