Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Rajkot APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,725 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Cotton board.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,080
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,725
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cotton about 12.4% above the period average, and just 3.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 18 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 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹9,725 |
| 2 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 4 Warangal APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 5 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 6 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kukshi APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 8 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Macharla APMC | ₹8,200 |
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.
The ₹1,525 (18.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,080, with the average around ₹8,653. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹10,080 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,725 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Rajkot APMC was the market to beat for Cotton on 18 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.