In today's crop-price rundown for 11 Aug 2026, Chitradurga APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,792 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Cotton today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,009
- Lowest Price Today₹3,369
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,792
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (DCH-32(Unginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.3% above the period average and just 39.3% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 11 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chitradurga APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹10,792 |
| 2 Adoni APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 5 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,515 |
| 6 Raichur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Kodumur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
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.
That ₹1,542 (16.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Chitradurga APMC ranged between ₹1,611 and ₹17,780, with the average around ₹10,758. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹13,009 | ₹3,369 | ₹10,792 |
| 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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 11 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.