In the latest market update for 17 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,260 per quintal in Yalburga APMC. This is one of several Cotton rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,250
- Lowest Price Today₹9,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,260
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Suyodhar (Ginned))
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.
At this level, Cotton is about 4.7% above the period average, sitting just 0.4% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 5 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 6 Karaikal APMC | ₹9,283 |
| 7 Yalburga APMC | ₹9,260 |
| 8 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 11 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Kodumur APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹800 (8.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Yalburga APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,300, with the average around ₹8,844. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹9,250 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,260 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹9,170 | ₹9,176 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,950 | ₹8,950 | ₹8,950 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,145 | ₹9,145 | ₹9,145 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹9,116 | ₹9,160 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,227 | ₹9,227 | ₹9,227 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,215 | ₹8,790 | ₹9,165 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,676 | ₹8,676 | ₹8,676 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,582 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,320 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
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
The day's best Cotton rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Yalburga APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.