Turning to the 17 Jul 2026 APMC board, Cotton was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Rajula APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Jul 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cotton about 14.1% below the period average, and just 65.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranebennur APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Chitradurga APMC | ₹9,998 |
| 3 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,637 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,389 |
| 5 Raichur APMC | ₹9,231 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,125 |
| 7 Amarawati APMC | ₹9,025 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹8,950 |
| 10 Koppal APMC | ₹8,751 |
| 11 Jasdan APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 12 Mahabubabad APMC | ₹8,749 |
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 ₹1,251 (14.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Rajula APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹18,655, with the average around ₹7,564. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹6,505 | ₹6,505 | ₹6,505 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,375 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,350 | ₹5,625 | ₹5,988 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,855 | ₹7,510 | ₹7,682 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,050 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,900 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,350 | ₹8,350 | ₹8,350 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,865 | ₹8,865 | ₹8,865 |
| 04 Jul | ₹8,775 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,888 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,630 | ₹8,065 |
| 02 Jul | ₹8,750 | ₹6,150 | ₹7,450 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹5,625 | ₹7,063 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,950 | ₹6,405 | ₹7,677 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,030 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,890 |
| 27 Jun | ₹8,250 | ₹7,625 | ₹7,937 |
| 24 Jun | ₹8,805 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,402 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Rajula APMC reported Cotton at this level on 17 Jul 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.