Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Kushinagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tobacco, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,044 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Tobacco leader.
01What's Behind Today's Tobacco Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,430
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,044
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Tobacco is about 17.1% above the period average — just 6.0% 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
This table ranks Tobacco rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kushinagar APMC Leader | ₹6,044 |
| 2 Kayamganj APMC | ₹2,514 |
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.
At ₹3,529 (140.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tobacco matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Tobacco prices at Kushinagar APMC ranged between ₹3,900 and ₹6,430, with the average around ₹5,159. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,430 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,044 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹3,900 | ₹5,252 |
| 25 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Tobacco today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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 found its strongest bid at Kushinagar APMC on 18 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.