In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Lalru APMC. This is one of several Tomato rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Tomato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Deshi)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 76.4% above the period average and just 15.6% 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 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Lalru APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹4,750 |
| 2 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 4 NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 5 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 Lalru APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,750 |
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 ₹1,000 (26.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tomato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Lalru APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,154. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,770 | ₹2,770 | ₹2,770 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,475 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Tomato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 2026, Tomato traded at this rate in Lalru APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.