Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Aug 2026, Tobacco was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Kanpur(Grain) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Kanpur(Grain) APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,900
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Tobacco is about 12.2% above the period average, sitting just 47.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Tobacco rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kanpur(Grain) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Varanasi APMC Leader | ₹5,978 |
| 2 Sehjanwa APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Prayagraj APMC | ₹4,920 |
| 4 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 5 Tanda Akbarpur APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Nawabganj APMC | ₹3,575 |
| 7 Indore APMC | ₹2,680 |
| 8 Kayamganj APMC | ₹2,482 |
| 9 Ganj Dundwara APMC | ₹1,745 |
| 10 Aliganj APMC | ₹1,440 |
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 ₹4,538 (315.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tobacco fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tobacco prices at Kanpur(Grain) APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹9,400, with the average around ₹4,367. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹4,883 | ₹5,462 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,959 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,207 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,400 | ₹1,875 | ₹4,057 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹2,025 | ₹3,657 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,495 | ₹4,100 | ₹5,366 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 06 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,100 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Tobacco, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Tobacco stood at Kanpur(Grain) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.