Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Sep 2026, Tobacco was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Tobacco today.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,900
- Lowest Price Today₹3,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date17 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.
At this level, Tobacco is about 34.5% below the period average, sitting just 59.9% 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
The table below lines up Tobacco rates across the markets that reported on 17 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 Kushinagar APMC Leader | ₹6,465 |
| 2 Basti APMC | ₹6,018 |
| 3 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 4 Ganj Dundwara APMC | ₹3,985 |
| 5 Varanasi APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 6 Kayamganj APMC | ₹3,014 |
| 7 Jhansi APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Aliganj APMC | ₹1,508 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tobacco.
That ₹4,957 (328.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tobacco fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tobacco prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹9,717, with the average around ₹5,953. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,900 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Tobacco, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Tobacco stood at Varanasi APMC on 17 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.