In the day's wholesale-price digest for 10 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,312 per quintal in Karaikal 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
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,439
- Lowest Price Today₹9,209
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,312
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date10 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Cotton is about 0.4% above the period average, sitting just 1.3% 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 10 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Santhesargur APMC Leader | ₹12,039 |
| 2 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,828 |
| 3 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,789 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Adoni APMC | ₹9,579 |
| 6 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Gooti APMC | ₹9,469 |
| 8 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 9 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 10 Karaikal APMC | ₹9,312 |
| 11 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 12 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
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.
At ₹2,789 (30.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Cotton prices at Karaikal APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹9,439, with the average around ₹9,277. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹9,439 | ₹9,209 | ₹9,312 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,439 | ₹9,289 | ₹9,394 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,365 | ₹9,169 | ₹9,264 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,349 | ₹9,170 | ₹9,250 |
| 06 Jul | ₹9,352 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,165 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Karaikal APMC on 10 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.