Across the reporting yards on 05 Aug 2026, Santhesargur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,718 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Santhesargur APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,840
- Lowest Price Today₹11,718
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,718
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 12.1% above the period average and just 1.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 05 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹11,718 |
| 2 Kustagi APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,771 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,722 |
| 5 Gondal APMC | ₹9,530 |
| 6 Adoni APMC | ₹9,459 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 9 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 10 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 11 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Warangal APMC | ₹9,100 |
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 ₹2,618 (28.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Santhesargur APMC ranged between ₹8,950 and ₹11,840, with the average around ₹10,456. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 05 Aug 2026, Santhesargur APMC set the pace for Cotton. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.