Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Rudauli APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 2.2% above the period average and just 5.9% 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 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Rudauli APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harnaut APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 7 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 8 Nilagiri APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Barasat APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Kalipur(Arambagh Krishak Bazar)APMC APMC | ₹4,000 |
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.
The ₹1,000 (25.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Tomato prices at Rudauli APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,565. 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 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,604 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,606 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Tomato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Rudauli APMC posted this Tomato rate on 18 Oct 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.