Going by the latest APMC figures for 01 Sep 2026, Cotton was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Warangal APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,140
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 Sep 2026
- CommodityCotton (Cotton (Unginned))
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.
This puts Cotton about 3.2% above the period average, and just 90.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 01 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijayapura APMC Leader | ₹9,839 |
| 2 Adoni APMC | ₹9,769 |
| 3 Gooti APMC | ₹9,639 |
| 4 Macharla APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 6 Muzzafarnagar APMC | ₹9,275 |
| 7 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Khammam APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 10 Warangal APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Prathipadu APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Uklana APMC | ₹8,950 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cotton.
At ₹889 (9.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Cotton matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cotton prices at Warangal APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹93,500, with the average around ₹8,725. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | ₹8,750 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 05 Nov | ₹8,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 04 Nov | ₹8,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 03 Nov | ₹8,790 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,600 |
| 02 Nov | ₹8,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 29 Oct | ₹9,005 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 28 Oct | ₹9,100 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,900 |
| 27 Oct | ₹9,070 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,900 |
| 23 Oct | ₹9,010 | ₹4,500 | ₹8,900 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,110 | ₹8,600 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,150 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,050 | ₹6,300 | ₹8,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,160 | ₹5,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,060 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,611 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹4,800 | ₹8,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,030 | ₹4,000 | ₹8,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,063 | ₹6,800 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,800 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Cotton was priced at this level in Warangal APMC on 01 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.