Reading today's price tape for 26 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,400 per quintal in Jasdan APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Jasdan APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,795
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Shanker 6 (B) 30mm FIne)
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 4.6% above the period average, sitting just 5.4% 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 26 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jasdan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Babra APMC Leader | ₹9,615 |
| 2 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Jamnagar APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,155 |
| 6 Khargone APMC | ₹9,125 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹8,950 |
| 8 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹8,875 |
| 9 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Markapur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Cumbum 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.
The ₹1,615 (20.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Jasdan APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,935, with the average around ₹8,986. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹9,795 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,935 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,765 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,910 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,755 | ₹8,750 | ₹9,375 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,815 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,850 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,760 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,795 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,375 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,740 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,690 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,685 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,375 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,650 | ₹8,625 | ₹9,425 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,595 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,575 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,575 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,750 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,480 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,665 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,250 |
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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Jasdan APMC on 26 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.