Going by the latest APMC figures for 25 Aug 2026, Jhansi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tobacco, clocking the day's best rate at ₹21,500 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Tobacco board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tobacco Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,500
- Lowest Price Today₹21,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 76.8% above the period average and just 25.2% 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
This table ranks Tobacco rates across active mandis for 25 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jhansi APMC Leader | ₹21,500 |
| 2 Ayodhya APMC | ₹7,132 |
| 3 Yusufpur APMC | ₹6,073 |
| 4 Kushinagar APMC | ₹5,469 |
| 5 Varanasi APMC | ₹5,112 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 7 Nawabganj APMC | ₹3,065 |
| 8 Kayamganj APMC | ₹1,931 |
| 9 Ganj Dundwara APMC | ₹1,760 |
| 10 Aliganj APMC | ₹1,580 |
| 11 Sehjanwa APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Saharanpur APMC | ₹1,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tobacco.
A spread of ₹20,500 (2,050.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Tobacco prices at Jhansi APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹28,726, with the average around ₹12,164. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹21,500 | ₹21,500 | ₹21,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹28,726 | ₹28,726 | ₹28,726 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,065 | ₹4,807 | ₹9,465 |
| 12 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,241 | ₹2,839 | ₹3,949 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,510 | ₹9,510 | ₹9,510 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,469 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,318 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,844 |
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
For Tobacco, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 25 Aug 2026, Jhansi 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.