Pulling together the 20 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Cotton was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Warangal APMC. See where this sits in the day's Cotton range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,520
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
At this level, Cotton is about 7.0% below the period average, sitting just 91.4% 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 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹12,470 |
| 2 Vijayapura APMC | ₹10,080 |
| 3 Rajkot APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Adoni APMC | ₹9,719 |
| 5 Mantralayam APMC | ₹9,710 |
| 6 Badwani APMC | ₹9,610 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,605 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Gooti APMC | ₹9,570 |
| 10 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Jasdan APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,400 |
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 ₹3,070 (32.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Cotton prices at Warangal APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹93,500, with the average around ₹8,600. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹9,520 | ₹6,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,650 | ₹5,800 | ₹9,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,440 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,120 | ₹9,010 | ₹9,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹93,500 | ₹7,700 | ₹9,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,200 |
| 19 Jun | ₹8,105 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
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 sum up, this was the Cotton rate at Warangal APMC on 20 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.