Reading today's price tape for 30 Jul 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,525 per quintal in Santhesargur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,525
- Lowest Price Today₹9,525
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,525
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Jul 2026
- CommodityCotton (DCH-32(Unginned))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 14.1% below the period average, sitting just 22.6% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 30 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹17,615 |
| 2 Santhesargur APMC | ₹9,525 |
| 3 Adoni APMC | ₹9,501 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,491 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,401 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,325 |
| 7 Amarawati APMC | ₹9,275 |
| 8 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Raichur APMC | ₹9,155 |
| 11 Gadag APMC | ₹9,099 |
| 12 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹8,615 (95.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Santhesargur APMC ranged between ₹8,950 and ₹12,300, with the average around ₹11,088. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹12,300 | ₹11,500 | ₹12,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹12,200 | ₹11,477 | ₹11,900 |
| 04 Sep | ₹11,900 | ₹11,900 | ₹11,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,039 | ₹12,039 | ₹12,039 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,840 | ₹11,718 | ₹11,718 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,640 | ₹11,640 | ₹11,640 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,525 | ₹9,525 | ₹9,525 |
| 28 Jul | ₹11,600 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,350 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,300 | ₹8,950 | ₹8,950 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Santhesargur APMC on 30 Jul 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.