Based on what the markets reported on 28 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,850 per quintal in Yalburga APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Cotton yards.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,850
- Lowest Price Today₹8,850
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Suyodhar (Ginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.0% below the period average, sitting just 4.8% 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 28 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Adoni APMC Leader | ₹9,729 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 3 Macharla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Ranebennur APMC | ₹9,084 |
| 5 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Yalburga APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 7 Kodumur APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 8 Achnera APMC | ₹8,684 |
| 9 Narasaraopet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Krosuru APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
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 ₹1,529 (18.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Yalburga APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,300, with the average around ₹8,853. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹8,850 | ₹8,850 | ₹8,850 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,070 | ₹8,950 | ₹9,056 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,850 | ₹8,850 | ₹8,850 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,950 | ₹8,905 | ₹8,910 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
| 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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Cotton stood at Yalburga APMC on 28 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.