Turning to the 21 Aug 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,300 per quintal in Krosuru APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Cotton today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,600
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 3.5% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Upleta APMC Leader | ₹15,005 |
| 2 Badwani APMC | ₹9,970 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,574 |
| 8 Raichur APMC | ₹9,547 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Khammam APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,250 |
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.
The ₹5,755 (62.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Krosuru APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹8,300. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Krosuru APMC posted this Cotton rate on 21 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.