In the price report dated 25 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,300 per quintal in Krosuru APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
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
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bramha)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cotton about 0.0% above the period average, and just 3.5% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,750 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 3 Kodumur APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 4 Macharla APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 5 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 6 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 7 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹8,175 |
| 9 Cumbum APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Markapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹1,750 (21.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,300 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Krosuru APMC reported Cotton at this level on 25 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.