In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Jul 2026, Tobacco was quoted at ₹6,162 per quintal in Basti APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Basti APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,400
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,162
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Jul 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 16.2% above the period average and just 16.7% 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
Here's how Tobacco rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rampur APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Manendragarh APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 3 Varanasi APMC | ₹6,917 |
| 4 Basti APMC | ₹6,162 |
| 5 Prayagraj APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 6 Azamgarh APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 7 Amroha APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Nautnava APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Nawabganj APMC | ₹3,261 |
| 11 Bharthna APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aliganj APMC | ₹2,028 |
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 ₹6,072 (299.5%) 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 Basti APMC ranged between ₹3,700 and ₹7,400, with the average around ₹5,303. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,162 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,018 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 28 Jun | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 26 Jun | ₹6,850 | ₹6,605 | ₹6,746 |
| 17 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
Going to the top Tobacco market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Basti APMC posted this Tobacco rate on 21 Jul 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.