In the day's wholesale-price digest for 04 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Jamnagar APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cotton yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 25.0% below the period average — just 33.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 04 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jamnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹10,958 |
| 2 Ranebennur APMC | ₹10,454 |
| 3 Kustagi APMC | ₹10,075 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,771 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,771 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,721 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,468 |
| 8 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,415 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 10 Amarawati APMC | ₹9,325 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
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.
The ₹1,708 (18.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Jamnagar APMC ranged between ₹4,750 and ₹9,025, with the average around ₹7,998. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,025 | ₹5,450 | ₹7,850 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,750 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,025 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,650 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,650 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,625 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,950 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,450 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,875 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,650 |
| 26 Jun | ₹8,650 | ₹7,300 | ₹8,225 |
| 24 Jun | ₹8,950 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,150 |
| 20 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹7,350 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹8,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,225 |
| 18 Jun | ₹8,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,125 |
| 17 Jun | ₹8,750 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,650 |
| 16 Jun | ₹8,250 | ₹4,750 | ₹7,925 |
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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To wrap up, Jamnagar APMC logged this Cotton rate on 04 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.