With the 25 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,605 per quintal in Dhragradhra APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,605
- Lowest Price Today₹8,605
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,605
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (RCH-2)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cotton about 23.9% below the period average, and just 38.6% 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 25 Aug 2026, so you can see where Dhragradhra APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gooti APMC Leader | ₹9,750 |
| 2 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 3 Badwani APMC | ₹9,565 |
| 4 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 5 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 6 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,085 |
| 9 Khammam APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 10 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Savarkundla APMC | ₹8,875 |
| 12 Yalburga APMC | ₹8,850 |
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 ₹900 (10.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 2 days, Cotton prices at Dhragradhra APMC ranged between ₹8,605 and ₹14,005, with the average around ₹11,305. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹8,605 | ₹8,605 | ₹8,605 |
| 22 Jul | ₹14,005 | ₹14,005 | ₹14,005 |
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 day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Dhragradhra APMC reported Cotton at this level on 25 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.