Looking at how the yards traded on 12 Aug 2026, Kustagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,693 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Cotton.
01What Put Kustagi APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,693
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 1.6% below the period average, sitting just 4.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kustagi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kustagi APMC Leader | ₹9,693 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,679 |
| 3 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,549 |
| 5 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 7 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 8 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 9 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 10 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 11 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
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 ₹1,393 (16.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹8,700 and ₹10,100, with the average around ₹9,850. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,693 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,625 | ₹9,828 |
| 09 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹10,100 | ₹10,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,100 | ₹10,100 | ₹10,100 |
| 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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Kustagi APMC led Cotton on 12 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.