From today's trading desk on 08 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹9,605
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (CO-2 (Unginned))
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 6.0% above the period average, sitting just 2.4% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 08 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,689 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 3 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,469 |
| 5 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 6 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,345 |
| 8 Raichur APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 9 Babra APMC | ₹9,035 |
| 10 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Adilabad APMC | ₹7,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹2,089 (27.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹9,730, with the average around ₹8,964. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹9,605 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,630 | ₹6,235 | ₹9,325 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,605 | ₹4,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,580 | ₹7,200 | ₹9,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,595 | ₹3,750 | ₹9,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,530 | ₹6,240 | ₹9,280 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,530 | ₹6,405 | ₹9,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,580 | ₹3,750 | ₹9,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,505 | ₹6,290 | ₹9,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,555 | ₹6,230 | ₹9,175 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,430 | ₹6,295 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,355 | ₹4,250 | ₹9,125 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,355 | ₹3,750 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,255 | ₹6,150 | ₹9,055 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,030 | ₹6,020 | ₹8,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,330 | ₹7,205 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,730 | ₹5,650 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,430 | ₹4,105 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹5,730 | ₹9,125 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,230 | ₹6,005 | ₹8,900 |
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
Going to the top Cotton market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC on 08 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.