In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in APMC Bagasara APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,350
- Lowest Price Today₹6,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 9.2% above the period average — just 14.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muradabad APMC Leader | ₹15,332 |
| 2 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹12,375 |
| 3 Ranebennur APMC | ₹10,404 |
| 4 Bhikangaon APMC | ₹9,780 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,765 |
| 6 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,693 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 8 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,549 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 12 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,375 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹5,957 (63.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
054-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 4 days, Cotton prices at APMC Bagasara APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,350, with the average around ₹7,329. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹9,350 | ₹6,650 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,630 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,565 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton changed hands at this rate in APMC Bagasara APMC on 12 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.