As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,800 per quintal in The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
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₹10,150
- Lowest Price Today₹4,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Cotton about 3.6% above the period average, and just 5.1% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,480 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 7 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 8 Karaikal APMC | ₹9,283 |
| 9 Yalburga APMC | ₹9,260 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,150 |
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.
At ₹3,330 (36.4%), 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 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹10,325, with the average around ₹9,459. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | ₹9,375 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,175 |
| 03 Nov | ₹9,575 | ₹5,275 | ₹9,350 |
| 02 Nov | ₹9,575 | ₹5,325 | ₹9,300 |
| 31 Oct | ₹9,625 | ₹5,450 | ₹9,425 |
| 30 Oct | ₹9,675 | ₹6,150 | ₹9,400 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,600 | ₹6,500 | ₹9,375 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,450 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹9,600 |
| 26 Oct | ₹9,875 | ₹5,900 | ₹9,650 |
| 24 Oct | ₹9,925 | ₹5,475 | ₹9,700 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,875 | ₹5,225 | ₹9,625 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,850 | ₹6,500 | ₹9,600 |
| 21 Oct | ₹9,875 | ₹5,450 | ₹9,650 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,075 | ₹5,650 | ₹9,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹5,900 | ₹9,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,100 | ₹6,050 | ₹9,775 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,150 | ₹4,900 | ₹9,755 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,250 | ₹6,150 | ₹9,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,850 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,975 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,075 | ₹4,000 | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.