Pulling together the 14 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Vijayapura APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,997 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Vijayapura APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,170
- Lowest Price Today₹8,090
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,997
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Bunny)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week 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 1.7% 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 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijayapura APMC Leader | ₹9,997 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 3 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,625 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 6 Adoni APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 7 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,425 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 10 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,325 |
| 11 Kodumur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Ranebennur 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 ₹997 (11.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Vijayapura APMC ranged between ₹5,070 and ₹10,170, with the average around ₹9,473. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹10,170 | ₹8,090 | ₹9,997 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,999 | ₹8,040 | ₹9,765 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,009 | ₹8,009 | ₹9,789 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Vijayapura APMC led Cotton on 14 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.