Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Cotton was quoted at ₹8,700 per quintal in Khammam APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Cotton today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,250
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Cotton rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cotton is about 3.6% above the period average — just 7.9% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,480 |
| 2 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,690 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,589 |
| 6 Gooti APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 7 Sindhanur APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 8 Karaikal APMC | ₹9,283 |
| 9 Yalburga APMC | ₹9,260 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 11 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Savarkundla APMC | ₹9,150 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
That ₹3,330 (36.4%) 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 Khammam APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,450, with the average around ₹8,394. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹9,250 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,350 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,450 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,850 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,025 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,600 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,650 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,550 | ₹7,325 | ₹7,700 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,425 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,400 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,175 |
| 18 Jun | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
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
Going to the top Cotton market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
To wrap up, Khammam APMC logged this Cotton rate on 17 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.