As the 08 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Raichur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,797 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Cotton today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,003
- Lowest Price Today₹9,590
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,797
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (H4)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.8% above the period average and just 2.1% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 08 Sep 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 Raichur APMC Leader | ₹9,797 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,789 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 5 Anjar APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Botad(Haddad) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 10 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 11 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 12 Macharla APMC | ₹9,100 |
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.
That ₹697 (7.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Raichur APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹10,003, with the average around ₹8,686. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | ₹10,003 | ₹9,590 | ₹9,797 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,844 | ₹6,700 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹9,745 | ₹7,150 | ₹9,433 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,706 | ₹6,800 | ₹9,020 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,608 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,550 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 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 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 08 Sep 2026, Raichur 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.