In the price report dated 22 Aug 2026, Babra APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,600 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,005
- Lowest Price Today₹9,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,600
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 11.6% above the period average and just 4.0% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 22 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 Babra APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 3 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹8,160 |
| 7 Cumbum APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Yerragondapalem APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Chilakaluripet APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Mylavaram APMC | ₹7,100 |
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.
At ₹2,500 (35.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Babra APMC ranged between ₹7,150 and ₹10,005, with the average around ₹8,604. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,050 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,450 | ₹8,625 | ₹9,035 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,625 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,860 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,700 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,950 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,150 | ₹8,075 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,025 | ₹7,605 | ₹8,315 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹7,150 | ₹8,175 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,750 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,475 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,850 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,650 | ₹8,105 | ₹8,375 |
| 03 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,575 |
| 02 Jul | ₹9,055 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,550 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,900 | ₹8,350 | ₹8,475 |
| 30 Jun | ₹9,025 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,560 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 22 Aug 2026, Babra APMC set the pace for Cotton. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.