Reading today's price tape for 05 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,530 per quintal in Gondal APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01What Put Gondal APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,555
- Lowest Price Today₹5,855
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,530
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (H.B (Unginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cotton is about 5.4% above the period average, sitting just 0.3% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 05 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹11,718 |
| 2 Kustagi APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,771 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,722 |
| 5 Gondal APMC | ₹9,530 |
| 6 Adoni APMC | ₹9,459 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Warangal APMC | ₹9,100 |
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.
The ₹2,618 (28.8%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Gondal APMC ranged between ₹5,255 and ₹9,555, with the average around ₹9,043. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹9,555 | ₹5,855 | ₹9,530 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,280 | ₹5,505 | ₹9,080 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,305 | ₹5,555 | ₹9,130 |
| 09 Jul | ₹9,155 | ₹5,505 | ₹9,080 |
| 30 Jun | ₹9,055 | ₹5,705 | ₹8,930 |
| 24 Jun | ₹9,105 | ₹5,255 | ₹8,505 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Gondal APMC on 05 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.