From today's trading desk on 06 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,860 per quintal in Babra APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,625
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,860
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
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 0.1% below the period average, sitting just 14.4% short of 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 06 Aug 2026, so you can see where Babra APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹10,980 |
| 2 Kustagi APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,782 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,691 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,501 |
| 6 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,459 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 11 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,240 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹1,740 (18.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Babra APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,350, with the average around ₹8,870. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹10,150 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,675 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,050 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,575 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Babra APMC on 06 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.