From today's trading desk on 21 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,150 per quintal in Jamnagar APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Jamnagar APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
At this level, Cotton is about 7.9% below the period average, sitting just 40.7% 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 21 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 Upleta APMC Leader | ₹15,005 |
| 2 Badwani APMC | ₹9,970 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,574 |
| 8 Raichur APMC | ₹9,547 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Khammam APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,250 |
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 ₹5,755 (62.2%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Jamnagar APMC ranged between ₹4,750 and ₹13,755, with the average around ₹8,851. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | ₹9,625 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,395 |
| 04 Nov | ₹9,575 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,275 |
| 03 Nov | ₹9,625 | ₹8,950 | ₹9,425 |
| 02 Nov | ₹9,625 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,350 |
| 30 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,425 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,575 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,375 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,725 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,535 |
| 26 Oct | ₹10,075 | ₹9,250 | ₹9,825 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,925 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,715 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,925 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,825 |
| 19 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,775 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,025 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,625 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,900 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,725 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,925 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,725 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,925 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,625 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,750 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,845 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,900 | ₹6,850 | ₹8,875 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹9,195 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,250 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,875 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,975 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Jamnagar APMC on 21 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.