Across the reporting yards on 16 Aug 2026, Akbarpur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tobacco, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,793 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Tobacco board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tobacco Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,793
- Lowest Price Today₹5,793
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,793
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Tobacco about 7.6% below the period average, and just 33.4% 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 Tobacco rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Akbarpur APMC Leader | ₹5,793 |
| 2 Nawabganj APMC | ₹3,661 |
| 3 Kayamganj APMC | ₹2,186 |
| 4 Aliganj APMC | ₹1,737 |
| 5 Ganj Dundwara APMC | ₹1,038 |
| 6 Saharanpur APMC | ₹1,003 |
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.
The ₹4,790 (477.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Tobacco prices at Akbarpur APMC ranged between ₹5,582 and ₹8,700, with the average around ₹6,267. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹5,793 | ₹5,793 | ₹5,793 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,616 | ₹5,616 | ₹5,616 |
| 26 Jul | ₹5,582 | ₹5,582 | ₹5,582 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,609 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,636 | ₹5,636 | ₹5,636 |
| 27 Jun | ₹5,631 | ₹5,631 | ₹5,631 |
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
Selling Tobacco well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Akbarpur APMC was the market to beat for Tobacco on 16 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.