In the latest market update for 17 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,700 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 12.4% above the period average, sitting just 3.0% 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 17 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 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 5 Karaikal APMC | ₹9,283 |
| 6 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 7 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 8 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 9 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Kodumur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
A spread of ₹1,600 (19.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,630. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹9,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,795 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,375 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Rajkot APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.