In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Punalur Market APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 2.2% above the period average and just 13.3% short of 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 Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Punalur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kadamtala APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Pampady Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 7 Sonamura APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 Boxonagar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Manubazar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Halahali APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
The ₹1,600 (32.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,817. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,700 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,300 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
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 Tomato 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
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
Net-net, Punalur Market APMC posted this Tomato rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.