Reading today's price tape for 22 Aug 2026, Rajkot APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,695 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Rajkot APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,695
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Cotton is about 11.0% above the period average, sitting just 3.8% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹9,695 |
| 2 Babra APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 4 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 5 Rajula APMC | ₹8,505 |
| 6 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 7 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹8,160 |
| 10 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Cumbum APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹1,695 (21.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹8,735. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,695 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,050 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,800 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Rajkot APMC led Cotton on 22 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.