Going by the latest APMC figures for 25 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,250 per quintal in Kanakagiri APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Kanakagiri APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,680
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Narma BT Cotton)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 1.9% above the period average and just 3.8% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
At ₹900 (10.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Kanakagiri APMC ranged between ₹6,400 and ₹9,620, with the average around ₹9,080. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,680 | ₹9,250 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,450 | ₹6,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,976 | ₹9,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,620 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,312 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,150 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹7,936 | ₹9,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,550 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,850 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,494 | ₹9,549 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,573 | ₹9,425 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,408 | ₹9,450 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,475 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,406 | ₹9,134 | ₹9,375 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,371 | ₹9,375 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,300 | ₹8,912 | ₹9,169 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹8,979 | ₹9,110 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹9,008 | ₹9,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,201 | ₹9,133 | ₹9,161 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Cotton today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 25 Aug 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Kanakagiri APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.