Here's the 20 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Lucknow APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tobacco, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,100 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tobacco Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹4,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,100
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Tobacco rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹4,100 |
| 2 Aliganj APMC | ₹2,378 |
| 3 Kayamganj APMC | ₹1,295 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tobacco.
At ₹2,805 (216.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tobacco matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Tobacco prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹4,100 and ₹4,100, with the average around ₹4,100. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 01 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 20 Jun | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
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
When picking where to sell Tobacco, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, Lucknow APMC led Tobacco on 20 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.