As the 12 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Basti APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tobacco, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Basti APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 11.5% above the period average and just 18.9% 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
The table below lines up Tobacco rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Basti APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basti APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Kayamganj APMC | ₹2,221 |
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.
The ₹3,779 (170.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Tobacco prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹3,700 and ₹7,400, with the average around ₹5,381. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 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
The day's best Tobacco rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Basti APMC set the pace for Tobacco. 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.