Going by the latest APMC figures for 06 Jul 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,375 per quintal in Babra APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹8,650
- Lowest Price Today₹8,105
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,375
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Jul 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.2% below the period average and just 19.1% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 06 Jul 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karaikal APMC Leader | ₹9,165 |
| 2 Adoni APMC | ₹9,151 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Amarawati APMC | ₹8,950 |
| 5 Jasdan APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹8,375 |
| 7 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 8 Kalediya APMC | ₹8,075 |
| 9 Hadad APMC | ₹8,075 |
| 10 Modasar APMC | ₹8,075 |
| 11 Bodeliu APMC | ₹8,050 |
| 12 Jamnagar APMC | ₹7,950 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹1,215 (15.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Babra APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,350, with the average around ₹8,834. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,725 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,100 | ₹8,850 | ₹9,475 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,105 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,575 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,180 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,370 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,320 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,785 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,350 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,525 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,450 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,810 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,255 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,105 | ₹7,125 | ₹8,615 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,535 | ₹7,250 | ₹8,375 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,700 |
| 26 Aug | ₹9,860 | ₹9,375 | ₹9,615 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,950 | ₹9,350 | ₹9,650 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,005 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,875 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,535 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,650 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,950 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,590 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,920 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 06 Jul 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Babra APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.