Cotton Mandi Price in Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh
Cotton sold at a median modal price of ₹8,500 per quintal in Palnadu on 18 Sep 2026, against ₹8,000 on 17 Sep 2026. That is 4.1% above the 30-day average of ₹8,167. The Andhra Pradesh median the same day was ₹8,100.
- Latest modal
- ₹8,500₹85 per kg · 18 Sep 2026
- 30-day average
- ₹8,1673 reported days
- 90-day change
- +6.3%3 reported days
- Andhra Pradesh median
- ₹8,100Palnadu is +4.9%
Cotton price trend in Palnadu
Prices in rupees per quintal (100 kg) as reported by mandis to data.gov.in / AGMARKNET. Newest price date 18 Sep 2026. Modal prices are reported benchmarks, not guaranteed sale prices. Missing days are never filled in.
Mandis in Palnadu, 18 Sep 2026
| Mandi | Min | Max | Modal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narasaraopet APMCBunny · FAQ | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Sattenapalli APMCBunny · FAQ | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 |
Recent daily records
| Date | Median modal | Lowest | Highest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep 2026 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 | 2 |
| 17 Sep 2026 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹9,100 | 7 |
| 16 Sep 2026 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,150 | 6 |
Only days a mandi reported are listed. A missing date means no report, not a price of zero.
Cotton in nearby districts
| District | Distance | Median modal |
|---|---|---|
| NTR18 Sep 2026 | ≈81 km | ₹7,400 |
| Markapuram18 Sep 2026 | ≈89 km | ₹8,100 |
| Prakasam18 Sep 2026 | ≈91 km | ₹8,200 |
| Bapatla | ≈91 km | — |
| Guntur18 Sep 2026 | ≈93 km | ₹8,100 |
| YSR Kadapa | ≈227 km | — |
| Kurnool | ≈245 km | — |
| Ananthapuramu18 Sep 2026 | ≈295 km | ₹9,689 |
Straight-line distance between district centres (OpenStreetMap), not road distance.
Questions about these prices
What is the cotton price in Palnadu today?
On 18 Sep 2026, 2 reports from Palnadu gave a median modal price of ₹8,500 per quintal (about ₹85 per kg), ranging from ₹8,000 to ₹8,500.
Is cotton cheaper in Palnadu than elsewhere in Andhra Pradesh?
Palnadu's median was 4.9% above the Andhra Pradesh median of ₹8,100 on the same day. Different varieties and grades can explain part of a gap.
How has the cotton price in Palnadu changed recently?
Across 3 reported days in the last 90, the median moved +6.3%. The highest was ₹8,500 on 18 Sep 2026 and the lowest ₹8,000 on 16 Sep 2026.