In the price report dated 16 Oct 2026, Sidhauli APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tobacco, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tobacco Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 50.6% above the period average and right at 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 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sidhauli APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sidhauli APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹3,190 |
| 3 Nawabganj APMC | ₹2,163 |
| 4 Kayamganj APMC | ₹1,206 |
| 5 Mehmoodabad APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 6 Saharanpur APMC | ₹1,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹4,000 (400.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Tobacco prices at Sidhauli APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,320. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,754 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹500 | ₹4,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹950 | ₹1,605 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Sidhauli 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.