In today's crop-price rundown for 26 Aug 2026, Kayamganj APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tobacco, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,155 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tobacco Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,560
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,155
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 72.0% above the period average and just 84.2% 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 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kayamganj APMC Leader | ₹3,155 |
| 2 Aliganj APMC | ₹1,182 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tobacco.
At ₹1,973 (167.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tobacco matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Tobacco prices at Kayamganj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹1,835. 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 Aug | ₹9,560 | ₹600 | ₹3,155 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,850 | ₹400 | ₹1,931 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹400 | ₹1,821 |
| 23 Aug | ₹9,280 | ₹500 | ₹2,244 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹400 | ₹1,421 |
| 21 Aug | ₹11,250 | ₹400 | ₹1,777 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,260 | ₹400 | ₹2,004 |
| 19 Aug | ₹11,300 | ₹400 | ₹2,527 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹400 | ₹2,313 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,065 | ₹400 | ₹2,482 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,008 | ₹500 | ₹2,186 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,065 | ₹450 | ₹2,257 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,270 | ₹700 | ₹3,027 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹400 | ₹1,893 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Tobacco, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 26 Aug 2026, Kayamganj 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.