With the 02 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,100 per quintal in Kukshi APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,727
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Without Ginned Cotton)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.8% below the period average and just 11.1% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 02 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹13,407 |
| 2 Santhesargur APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,769 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,729 |
| 5 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,697 |
| 6 Raichur APMC | ₹9,550 |
| 7 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,450 |
| 8 Anjar APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 Ramdurga APMC | ₹9,372 |
| 10 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 11 Bodeliu APMC | ₹9,198 |
| 12 Macharla APMC | ₹9,050 |
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 ₹4,357 (48.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Kukshi APMC ranged between ₹7,200 and ₹9,111, with the average around ₹8,602. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | ₹8,727 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹7,225 | ₹9,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,111 | ₹8,700 | ₹9,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹9,111 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,025 | ₹9,025 | ₹9,025 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,900 | ₹8,880 | ₹8,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,961 | ₹8,961 | ₹8,961 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
| 12 Jul | ₹8,350 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 26 Jun | ₹7,250 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,250 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Jun | ₹8,600 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,600 |
| 16 Jun | ₹8,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹8,200 |
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
When picking where to sell Cotton, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 02 Sep 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Kukshi APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.