As the 15 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Muzzafarnagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cotton, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,210 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cotton Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,210
- Lowest Price Today₹10,210
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,210
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityCotton (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.9% below the period average and just 26.9% 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
Here's how Cotton rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Muzzafarnagar APMC Leader | ₹10,210 |
| 2 Gooti APMC | ₹9,511 |
| 3 Jammalamadugu APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Darsi APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Phirangipuram APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Cumbum APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Parchur APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Chilakaluripet APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Yerragondapalem APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Mylavaram APMC | ₹7,100 |
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.
That ₹3,110 (43.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cotton fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cotton prices at Muzzafarnagar APMC ranged between ₹4,003 and ₹13,974, with the average around ₹10,411. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹10,210 | ₹10,210 | ₹10,210 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,375 | ₹12,375 | ₹12,375 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,305 | ₹9,305 | ₹9,305 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,903 | ₹4,903 | ₹4,903 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,405 | ₹9,405 | ₹9,405 |
| 21 Jul | ₹13,974 | ₹13,974 | ₹13,974 |
| 20 Jul | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 | ₹12,407 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,110 | ₹5,110 | ₹5,110 |
| 15 Jul | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 |
| 11 Jul | ₹12,207 | ₹12,207 | ₹12,207 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,205 | ₹9,205 | ₹9,205 |
| 08 Jul | ₹12,207 | ₹12,207 | ₹12,207 |
| 06 Jul | ₹5,107 | ₹5,107 | ₹5,107 |
| 04 Jul | ₹12,308 | ₹4,003 | ₹9,901 |
| 02 Jul | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 |
| 01 Jul | ₹12,412 | ₹12,412 | ₹12,412 |
| 30 Jun | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 | ₹12,307 |
| 29 Jun | ₹12,477 | ₹12,477 | ₹12,477 |
| 25 Jun | ₹12,408 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,459 |
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
Before carting Cotton to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Aug 2026, Muzzafarnagar 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.