With the 18 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Jangipura APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- 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
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 22.6% below the period average and just 64.4% 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
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondatwisa APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Harnaut APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Broadway market Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
A spread of ₹2,300 (54.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Jangipura APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,066. 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 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,652 | ₹3,652 | ₹3,652 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,277 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,618 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,158 | ₹3,158 | ₹3,158 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,782 | ₹2,782 | ₹2,782 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
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
The day's best Tomato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 18 Oct 2026, Tomato traded at this rate in Jangipura 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.