In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Tobacco was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Prayagraj APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Tobacco rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 3.3% above the period average and just 50.7% 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
The table below lines up Tobacco rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Prayagraj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aliganj APMC Leader | ₹7,090 |
| 2 Ganj Dundwara APMC | ₹4,459 |
| 3 Prayagraj APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Nawabganj APMC | ₹2,100 |
| 5 Kayamganj APMC | ₹1,711 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,378 (314.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Tobacco prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹698 and ₹7,100, with the average around ₹3,389. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,809 | ₹4,809 | ₹4,809 |
| 16 Sep | ₹720 | ₹720 | ₹720 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,115 | ₹1,509 | ₹4,090 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,956 | ₹698 | ₹2,649 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,693 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,920 | ₹4,920 | ₹4,920 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹698 | ₹2,929 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,926 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,120 | ₹4,120 | ₹4,120 |
| 05 Jul | ₹720 | ₹720 | ₹720 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,835 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
For Tobacco, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Prayagraj APMC posted this Tobacco rate on 18 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.