In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,300 per quintal in Khammam APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cotton arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,300
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Cotton is about 8.1% above the period average — just 1.6% 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
This table ranks Cotton rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Upleta APMC Leader | ₹15,005 |
| 2 Badwani APMC | ₹9,970 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Gooti APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 6 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹9,574 |
| 8 Raichur APMC | ₹9,547 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 11 Khammam APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Kanakagiri 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.
The ₹5,755 (62.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Khammam APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,450, with the average around ₹8,603. 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.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹4,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,300 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,325 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,325 |
| 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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Cotton, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To wrap up, Khammam APMC logged this Cotton rate on 21 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.