In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,150 per quintal in Savarkundla APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,095
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 8.3% above the period average, sitting just 9.4% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Savarkundla APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 5 Karaikal APMC | ₹9,283 |
| 6 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 7 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 8 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 9 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Kodumur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,200 |
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.
That ₹1,600 (19.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Savarkundla APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,095, with the average around ₹8,445. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹10,095 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,150 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,700 | ₹8,260 | ₹9,325 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,215 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,680 | ₹7,250 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,605 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,555 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,550 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,125 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,225 | ₹7,750 | ₹8,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,350 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,250 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,550 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,250 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,250 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Jul | ₹9,370 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹7,150 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹9,115 | ₹6,750 | ₹8,125 |
| 02 Jul | ₹9,505 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹9,325 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹9,555 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,250 |
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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Savarkundla APMC on 17 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.