From today's trading desk on 20 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹7,375 per quintal in Dhari APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Dhari APMC on Top Today
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₹7,755
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,375
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
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.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.5% below the period average, sitting just 13.5% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,470 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,080 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,710 |
| 6 Badwani APMC | ₹9,610 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Gooti APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 10 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,400 |
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.
That ₹3,070 (32.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Dhari APMC ranged between ₹5,550 and ₹8,525, with the average around ₹7,415. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹8,525 | ₹5,550 | ₹7,975 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,755 | ₹5,800 | ₹7,375 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,405 | ₹7,405 | ₹7,405 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,150 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,550 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,255 | ₹6,255 | ₹6,255 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 | ₹7,850 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,950 | ₹6,050 | ₹7,950 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,400 | ₹7,525 | ₹8,400 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Dhari APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.