Going by the latest APMC figures for 01 Aug 2026, Ganj Dundwara APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tobacco, clocking the day's best rate at ₹2,540 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Tobacco today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tobacco Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,540
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date01 Aug 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Tobacco rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 28.4% above the period average and just 76.9% 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
The table below lines up Tobacco rates across the markets that reported on 01 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ganj Dundwara APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ganj Dundwara APMC Leader | ₹2,540 |
| 2 Kayamganj APMC | ₹1,779 |
| 3 Aliganj APMC | ₹1,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tobacco.
The ₹1,040 (69.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tobacco prices at Ganj Dundwara APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹1,978. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,540 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,738 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹400 | ₹1,717 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹400 | ₹1,530 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,716 |
| 26 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,920 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹960 | ₹2,014 |
| 21 Jul | ₹550 | ₹400 | ₹461 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,300 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,376 |
| 19 Jul | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,187 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹550 | ₹1,249 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹400 | ₹1,295 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,609 |
| 12 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹450 | ₹4,126 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 01 Aug 2026, Ganj Dundwara 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.