In the mandi rate roundup for 24 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,100 per quintal in Kustagi APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
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₹9,300
- Lowest Price Today₹8,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Cotton about 5.3% below the period average, and just 9.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 24 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 Raichur APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹9,805 |
| 3 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,675 |
| 5 Babra APMC | ₹9,650 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,575 |
| 7 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 9 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Macharla APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Yalburga APMC | ₹8,910 |
| 12 Jammikunta APMC | ₹8,800 |
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.
At ₹1,200 (13.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹8,600 and ₹10,100, with the average around ₹9,609. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,400 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,086 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,446 |
| 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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kustagi APMC reported Cotton at this level on 24 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.