In the price report dated 19 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,475 per quintal in The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Cotton markets in the table that follows.
01What Put The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,175
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,475
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cotton about 1.9% above the period average, and just 7.1% 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 19 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 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,619 |
| 2 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 4 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,086 |
| 6 Babra APMC | ₹8,535 |
| 7 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Macharla APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 11 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹1,619 (20.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹10,200, with the average around ₹9,302. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹10,175 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,475 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,200 | ₹5,125 | ₹9,425 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,150 | ₹4,450 | ₹9,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,025 | ₹5,400 | ₹9,625 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,950 | ₹5,050 | ₹9,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,925 | ₹5,250 | ₹9,450 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,925 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,225 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,875 | ₹4,150 | ₹9,575 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,875 | ₹4,350 | ₹9,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,925 | ₹5,900 | ₹9,375 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,825 | ₹5,450 | ₹9,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,875 | ₹5,275 | ₹9,325 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,775 | ₹6,475 | ₹9,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,875 | ₹5,025 | ₹9,375 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,875 | ₹5,800 | ₹9,325 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,775 | ₹5,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,525 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹5,150 | ₹9,150 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC on 19 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.