As the 11 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,350 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Cotton yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,705
- Lowest Price Today₹7,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 9.2% above the period average and just 4.6% 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 11 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 Adoni APMC Leader | ₹9,679 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 3 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 4 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,515 |
| 5 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 8 Kodumur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 9 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,225 |
| 12 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹679 (7.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹8,566. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹9,705 | ₹7,450 | ₹9,350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹9,250 |
| 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 |
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
Net-net, Rajkot APMC posted this Cotton rate on 11 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.