In today's crop-price rundown for 04 Aug 2026, Kustagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,075 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Cotton board.
01What Put Kustagi APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,100
- Lowest Price Today₹10,025
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,075
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
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 3.3% above the period average and just 0.2% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 04 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kustagi APMC Leader | ₹10,075 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,721 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,415 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 6 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 7 Kodumur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
The ₹1,875 (22.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Cotton prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹8,700 and ₹10,100, with the average around ₹9,755. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹10,025 | ₹10,075 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
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
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 04 Aug 2026, Kustagi 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.