In the mandi rate roundup for 14 Sep 2026, Varanasi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tobacco, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Tobacco Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date14 Sep 2026
- CommodityTobacco (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Tobacco rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Tobacco about 25.1% above the period average, and just 22.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Tobacco rates across the markets that reported on 14 Sep 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Varanasi APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Tanda Akbarpur APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 4 Ganj Dundwara APMC | ₹3,433 |
| 5 Kayamganj APMC | ₹2,575 |
| 6 Nawabganj APMC | ₹2,406 |
| 7 Aliganj APMC | ₹2,193 |
| 8 Mauranipur APMC | ₹2,000 |
| 9 Saharanpur APMC | ₹1,000 |
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.
That ₹6,500 (650.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tobacco fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Tobacco prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹9,717, with the average around ₹5,994. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,900 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,632 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹5,026 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹4,378 | ₹5,112 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,842 | ₹6,842 | ₹6,842 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,023 | ₹7,506 | ₹7,774 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,922 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,743 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹2,891 | ₹5,978 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,150 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,150 |
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
Before carting Tobacco to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Varanasi APMC was the market to beat for Tobacco on 14 Sep 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.