Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Baghapurana APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Tomato)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Tomato is about 11.5% above the period average, sitting just 12.5% 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 Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Baghapurana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kadamtala APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Halahali APMC | ₹4,950 |
| 6 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 7 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 9 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Longleng APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Bargarh APMC | ₹4,500 |
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.
At ₹1,500 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tomato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Tomato prices at Baghapurana APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,139. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹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
Going to the top Tomato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 Baghapurana APMC on 18 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.