Reading today's price tape for 24 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,200 per quintal in Darsi APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Darsi APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Desi)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting right at the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,675 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 3 Macharla APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Cumbum APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 7 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Markapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Yerragondapalem APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 10 Parchur 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.
A spread of ₹2,175 (29.0%) 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 Darsi APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹8,197. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Darsi APMC on 24 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.