As fresh arrivals settled on 19 Oct 2026, Aliganj APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tobacco, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,300 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tobacco Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,300
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,300
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Tobacco rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 61.8% above the period average and just 67.0% 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aliganj APMC Leader | ₹3,300 |
| 2 Ganj Dundwara APMC | ₹2,493 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tobacco.
That ₹807 (32.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tobacco fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Tobacco prices at Aliganj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹2,039. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 18 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹700 | ₹7,142 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹650 | ₹2,126 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,490 | ₹400 | ₹3,273 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,990 | ₹400 | ₹1,667 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,425 | ₹550 | ₹1,833 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹400 | ₹1,329 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹400 | ₹3,355 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹400 | ₹1,489 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,634 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹400 | ₹2,229 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,963 | ₹400 | ₹1,175 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,731 | ₹400 | ₹1,614 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹400 | ₹1,982 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Tobacco to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Aliganj 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.