Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,005 per quintal in Gondal APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other 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₹9,805
- Lowest Price Today₹5,705
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,005
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (H.B (Unginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Cotton is about 0.4% below the period average — just 8.2% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gondal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹10,456 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 3 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,714 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,610 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 8 Warangal APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 10 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,355 |
| 11 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 12 Anjar APMC | ₹9,342 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹1,114 (11.9%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Gondal APMC ranged between ₹5,255 and ₹9,805, with the average around ₹9,039. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹9,805 | ₹5,705 | ₹9,005 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,555 | ₹5,505 | ₹9,055 |
| 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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Gondal APMC logged this Cotton rate on 18 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.