In the mandi rate roundup for 08 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,345 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Rajkot APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,720
- Lowest Price Today₹7,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,345
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 9.5% above the period average and just 4.4% 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 08 Aug 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 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 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.
That ₹2,089 (27.5%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,770, with the average around ₹8,532. 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 | ₹9,720 | ₹7,750 | ₹9,345 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,740 | ₹8,050 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,630 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,240 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,770 | ₹8,050 | ₹9,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,760 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,415 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 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 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 08 Aug 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.