Reading today's price tape for 12 Aug 2026, Tobacco was quoted at ₹1,709 per quintal in Kayamganj APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tobacco Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,800
- Lowest Price Today₹400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,709
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date12 Aug 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.
Right now Tobacco is about 1.8% below the period average — just 87.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Tobacco rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jhansi APMC Leader | ₹17,000 |
| 2 Basti APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Ganj Dundwara APMC | ₹4,289 |
| 4 Nawabganj APMC | ₹3,158 |
| 5 Kayamganj APMC | ₹1,709 |
| 6 Aliganj APMC | ₹1,681 |
| 7 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.
That ₹16,000 (1,600.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tobacco fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Tobacco prices at Kayamganj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹13,500, with the average around ₹1,741. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹11,800 | ₹400 | ₹1,709 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹500 | ₹1,902 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹400 | ₹1,842 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹400 | ₹1,595 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹400 | ₹1,280 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹500 | ₹1,145 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹590 | ₹2,063 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,832 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹400 | ₹1,459 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹400 | ₹1,392 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,976 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹430 | ₹2,233 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,051 | ₹400 | ₹1,642 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹400 | ₹1,178 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,025 | ₹400 | ₹1,324 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹400 | ₹1,492 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹500 | ₹1,389 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹400 | ₹1,215 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹400 | ₹1,969 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹400 | ₹2,137 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Tobacco changed hands at this rate in Kayamganj APMC on 12 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.