In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Rajkot APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,750 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Cotton, making it the day's standout.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,900
- Lowest Price Today₹7,375
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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 12.1% above the period average, and just 3.3% 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 20 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 | ₹9,750 |
| 2 Adoni APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 3 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,710 |
| 4 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 7 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 Anjar APMC | ₹9,342 |
| 10 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 11 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Kodumur 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.
The ₹750 (8.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹10,080, with the average around ₹8,696. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹9,900 | ₹7,375 | ₹9,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,940 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,750 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
The takeaway: Rajkot APMC was the market to beat for Cotton on 20 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.