With the 05 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,850 per quintal in Ipur APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,890
- Lowest Price Today₹7,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 5.9% above the period average, and just 0.5% 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 05 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ipur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,771 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 3 Babra APMC | ₹8,950 |
| 4 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Macharla APMC | ₹7,950 |
| 8 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 9 Cumbum APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 10 Ipur APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 11 Sattenapalli APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 12 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹2,271 (30.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Ipur APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,890, with the average around ₹7,413. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹7,890 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,850 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,210 | ₹7,350 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
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
The takeaway: Ipur APMC reported Cotton at this level on 05 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.