As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Badwani APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,970 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Cotton.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,970
- Lowest Price Today₹9,560
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,970
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (H4)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its Today Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and right at 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Badwani APMC Leader | ₹9,970 |
| 2 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,555 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,475 |
| 8 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,350 |
| 9 Khammam APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 10 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,150 |
| 11 Jammikunta APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 12 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,086 |
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.
That ₹884 (9.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Cotton prices at Badwani APMC ranged between ₹9,560 and ₹9,970, with the average around ₹9,970. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Selling Cotton well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Badwani 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.