In today's crop-price rundown for 28 Jul 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,625 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. See where this sits in the day's Cotton range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,620
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,625
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Jul 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 2.3% above the period average and just 11.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 28 Jul 2026, so you can see where Rajkot APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Chitradurga APMC | ₹10,651 |
| 3 Adoni APMC | ₹9,560 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,393 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,367 |
| 6 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,339 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Amarawati APMC | ₹9,225 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,175 |
| 11 Yalburga APMC | ₹9,165 |
| 12 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹2,500 (27.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,750, with the average around ₹8,432. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹9,715 | ₹7,375 | ₹8,960 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,605 | ₹8,250 | ₹9,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,750 | ₹8,375 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,620 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,625 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,625 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,605 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,535 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,550 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,575 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,650 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,575 | ₹6,125 | ₹8,650 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,545 | ₹6,100 | ₹8,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,575 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,440 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,650 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,335 | ₹7,350 | ₹8,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,600 | ₹5,750 | ₹8,250 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,250 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,450 | ₹5,550 | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Jul | ₹9,440 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,620 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 09 Jul | ₹9,480 | ₹5,250 | ₹7,700 |
| 08 Jul | ₹9,390 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,650 |
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
Farmers comparing Cotton rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 28 Jul 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Rajkot APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.