As fresh arrivals settled on 31 Aug 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,618 per quintal in Mahabubabad 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₹8,618
- Lowest Price Today₹5,252
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,618
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Local)
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 5.6% above the period average and just 4.8% 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
The table below lines up Cotton rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mahabubabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijayapura APMC Leader | ₹9,812 |
| 2 Adoni APMC | ₹9,639 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,619 |
| 4 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Macharla APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹9,370 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 8 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,272 |
| 9 Ramdurga APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 11 Kukshi APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 12 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹812 (9.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Mahabubabad APMC ranged between ₹5,252 and ₹9,050, with the average around ₹8,160. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹8,618 | ₹5,252 | ₹8,618 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,288 | ₹5,838 | ₹5,838 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,639 | ₹8,639 | ₹8,639 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,727 | ₹5,727 | ₹5,727 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,733 | ₹8,733 | ₹8,733 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,828 | ₹5,616 | ₹8,828 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,050 | ₹7,873 | ₹8,833 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,980 | ₹7,377 | ₹8,980 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,888 | ₹7,888 | ₹7,888 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,780 | ₹7,466 | ₹8,780 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,727 | ₹7,822 | ₹8,727 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,789 | ₹7,689 | ₹7,689 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,749 | ₹6,066 | ₹8,749 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,826 | ₹7,376 | ₹8,826 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,562 | ₹7,538 | ₹7,538 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cotton yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 31 Aug 2026, Cotton traded at this rate in Mahabubabad 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.