Checking the day's mandi numbers for 29 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,100 per quintal in Raichur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,100
- Lowest Price Today₹9,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (H4)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Cotton is about 5.5% above the period average, sitting just 9.0% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 29 Aug 2026, so you can see where Raichur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chitradurga APMC Leader | ₹10,459 |
| 2 Ranebennur APMC | ₹10,450 |
| 3 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹9,805 |
| 4 Gooti APMC | ₹9,790 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,629 |
| 6 Adoni APMC | ₹9,629 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,629 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,455 |
| 9 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,333 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Macharla APMC | ₹9,250 |
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.
The ₹1,209 (13.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Raichur APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,629. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,723 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,602 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,547 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 | ₹9,050 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,669 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,860 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,609 | ₹7,100 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,150 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,468 | ₹8,898 | ₹9,050 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,700 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹7,050 | ₹9,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,700 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,293 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,235 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,290 | ₹9,148 | ₹9,155 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Raichur APMC on 29 Aug 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.