Reading today's price tape for 16 Sep 2026, Tobacco was quoted at ₹720 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Prayagraj APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹720
- Lowest Price Today₹720
- Average (Modal) Price₹720
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week 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 78.1% below the period average, sitting just 89.9% 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
Here's how Tobacco rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rampur APMC Leader | ₹7,400 |
| 2 Ayodhya APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Chhibramau APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Akbarpur APMC | ₹5,660 |
| 5 Partaval APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Tanda Akbarpur APMC | ₹3,668 |
| 8 Nawabganj APMC | ₹3,068 |
| 9 Ganj Dundwara APMC | ₹2,765 |
| 10 Kayamganj APMC | ₹2,203 |
| 11 Aliganj APMC | ₹1,330 |
| 12 Saharanpur APMC | ₹1,150 |
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.
A spread of ₹6,250 (543.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Tobacco prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹698 and ₹7,100, with the average around ₹3,294. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹720 | ₹720 | ₹720 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,115 | ₹1,509 | ₹4,090 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,956 | ₹698 | ₹2,649 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,693 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,920 | ₹4,920 | ₹4,920 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹698 | ₹2,929 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,926 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,120 | ₹4,120 | ₹4,120 |
| 05 Jul | ₹720 | ₹720 | ₹720 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,835 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Tobacco yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tobacco rate at Prayagraj APMC on 16 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.