In the day's wholesale-price digest for 07 Aug 2026, Vijayapura APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,748 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Cotton.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,990
- Lowest Price Today₹8,781
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,748
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date07 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 3.5% above the period average — just 2.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 07 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijayapura APMC Leader | ₹9,748 |
| 2 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,689 |
| 3 Adoni APMC | ₹9,689 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 5 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,501 |
| 7 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 8 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 9 Soundati APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Raichur APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,325 |
| 12 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,250 |
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 ₹498 (5.4%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Vijayapura APMC ranged between ₹5,070 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,414. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | ₹9,990 | ₹8,781 | ₹9,748 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,971 | ₹6,099 | ₹9,782 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,921 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,692 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,950 | ₹8,487 | ₹9,468 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,373 | ₹9,666 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,910 | ₹8,453 | ₹9,762 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,830 | ₹8,387 | ₹9,393 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,860 | ₹8,067 | ₹9,519 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,897 | ₹9,387 | ₹9,835 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,870 | ₹8,003 | ₹9,734 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,767 | ₹8,093 | ₹9,600 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,740 | ₹8,887 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,787 | ₹8,463 | ₹9,637 |
| 16 Jul | ₹9,740 | ₹8,093 | ₹9,478 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,457 | ₹6,113 | ₹7,956 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,730 | ₹8,399 | ₹8,913 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,650 | ₹6,889 | ₹8,298 |
| 09 Jul | ₹9,730 | ₹8,799 | ₹9,353 |
| 08 Jul | ₹9,770 | ₹5,070 | ₹9,526 |
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 on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Cotton found its strongest bid at Vijayapura APMC on 07 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.