From today's trading desk on 16 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,950 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Tomato markets.
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₹3,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,950
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Deshi)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Tomato is about 1.1% below the period average, sitting just 34.4% 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 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondatwisa APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Silachhari APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Darjeeling APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Ahmedgarh APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 8 Tinsukia Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Pala Market APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 10 Kanchanpur APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Siliguri APMC | ₹4,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
That ₹1,700 (41.5%) 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 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,983. 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 | ₹3,300 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,950 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,950 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,950 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,050 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,950 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.