As fresh arrivals settled on 06 Aug 2026, Chitradurga APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,980 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Cotton, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Chitradurga APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,841
- Lowest Price Today₹1,611
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,980
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (DCH-32(Unginned))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 2.1% above the period average and just 38.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 06 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹10,980 |
| 2 Kustagi APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,782 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,691 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,501 |
| 6 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,459 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 11 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,240 |
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.
The ₹1,740 (18.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Chitradurga APMC ranged between ₹1,611 and ₹17,780, with the average around ₹10,755. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | ₹12,841 | ₹1,611 | ₹10,980 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,619 | ₹3,036 | ₹10,958 |
| 30 Jul | ₹17,780 | ₹17,450 | ₹17,615 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,236 | ₹4,200 | ₹10,651 |
| 25 Jul | ₹11,920 | ₹2,000 | ₹10,082 |
| 23 Jul | ₹12,159 | ₹7,793 | ₹10,522 |
| 21 Jul | ₹12,109 | ₹1,689 | ₹10,096 |
| 18 Jul | ₹12,006 | ₹8,099 | ₹9,965 |
| 17 Jul | ₹11,709 | ₹5,589 | ₹9,998 |
| 14 Jul | ₹11,610 | ₹3,611 | ₹9,666 |
| 09 Jul | ₹11,349 | ₹5,855 | ₹9,379 |
| 07 Jul | ₹11,491 | ₹6,396 | ₹9,146 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 06 Aug 2026, Chitradurga APMC set the pace for Cotton. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.