Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Chitradurga APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,456 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Cotton leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,869
- Lowest Price Today₹1,536
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,456
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (DCH-32(Unginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.6% below the period average and just 41.2% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 18 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 | ₹10,456 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,725 |
| 3 Adoni APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,610 |
| 5 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 7 Warangal APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 8 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 10 Kodumur APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 11 Raichur APMC | ₹9,050 |
| 12 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹1,456 (16.2%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Chitradurga APMC ranged between ₹1,536 and ₹17,780, with the average around ₹10,736. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹12,869 | ₹1,536 | ₹10,456 |
| 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
For Cotton, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 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.