In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Sep 2026, Tobacco was quoted at ₹1,879 per quintal in Aliganj APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tobacco Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,421
- Lowest Price Today₹400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,879
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Tobacco about 4.9% below the period average, and just 80.2% 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Varanasi APMC Leader | ₹6,720 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Tanda Akbarpur APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Nawabganj APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 5 Kayamganj APMC | ₹2,055 |
| 6 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 7 Aliganj APMC | ₹1,879 |
| 8 Kannauj APMC | ₹1,800 |
| 9 Ganj Dundwara APMC | ₹1,431 |
| 10 Saharanpur APMC | ₹1,000 |
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 ₹5,720 (572.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Tobacco prices at Aliganj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹1,977. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹5,421 | ₹400 | ₹1,879 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,950 | ₹400 | ₹1,394 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹600 | ₹1,330 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹400 | ₹2,133 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,524 | ₹400 | ₹2,193 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹400 | ₹2,920 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹400 | ₹2,608 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹400 | ₹1,268 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹580 | ₹1,451 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,640 | ₹400 | ₹1,179 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,360 | ₹700 | ₹3,986 |
| 07 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹400 | ₹1,553 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,520 | ₹400 | ₹2,923 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹400 | ₹2,709 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,510 | ₹400 | ₹2,259 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,350 | ₹400 | ₹1,331 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹500 | ₹1,825 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹700 | ₹1,884 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,250 | ₹800 | ₹2,155 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,850 | ₹400 | ₹1,811 |
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: Aliganj APMC reported Tobacco at this level on 18 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.