In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Tobacco was quoted at ₹587 per quintal in Kayamganj 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹587
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Tobacco rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Tobacco is about 72.1% below the period average — just 97.1% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aliganj APMC Leader | ₹1,095 |
| 2 Kayamganj APMC | ₹587 |
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 ₹508 (86.6%) 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 Kayamganj APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹2,104. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹587 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹580 | ₹1,722 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,194 | ₹400 | ₹2,582 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,300 | ₹400 | ₹2,923 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,300 | ₹700 | ₹2,850 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,871 | ₹680 | ₹5,593 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,017 | ₹400 | ₹2,505 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,940 | ₹600 | ₹1,107 |
| 24 Sep | ₹13,200 | ₹500 | ₹3,779 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,040 | ₹400 | ₹1,429 |
| 22 Sep | ₹11,100 | ₹400 | ₹2,342 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,900 | ₹750 | ₹3,033 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,790 | ₹500 | ₹3,017 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹400 | ₹2,287 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,710 | ₹430 | ₹2,055 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,710 | ₹400 | ₹2,799 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,597 | ₹400 | ₹2,203 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,710 | ₹400 | ₹2,888 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹400 | ₹2,575 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹400 | ₹2,322 |
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 headline Tobacco rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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 18 Oct 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.