In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Maharjganj APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Deshi)
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.
At this level, Tomato is about 13.8% below the period average, sitting just 30.0% 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
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pampady Market APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Darjeeling APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 3 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 4 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 6 Bhawanipatna APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Betnoti APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Baghapurana APMC | ₹3,200 |
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.
That ₹1,300 (40.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tomato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Tomato prices at Maharjganj APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,250. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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 Tomato, 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
All told, this is where Tomato stood at Maharjganj APMC on 19 Aug 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.