With the 23 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Achnera APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,600 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Cotton Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,600
- Lowest Price Today₹8,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 10.3% above the period average and right at 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 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Achnera APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Achnera APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹400 (4.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 2 days, Cotton prices at Achnera APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹7,800. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹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
The headline Cotton rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Aug 2026, Achnera APMC set the pace for Cotton. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.