Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,260 per quintal in Lakhimpur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,260
- Lowest Price Today₹1,260
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,260
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Tomato is about 3.0% below the period average, sitting just 16.0% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Lakhimpur 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 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Pampady Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 5 Sonamura APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Boxonagar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 7 Radaur APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Barpathari APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Kendrapara APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Chamkaur Sahib 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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (50.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Tomato prices at Lakhimpur APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,299. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹1,260 | ₹1,260 | ₹1,260 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,260 | ₹1,260 | ₹1,260 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,280 | ₹1,280 | ₹1,280 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,480 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,469 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,483 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,460 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,455 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,460 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,456 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,473 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 12 Jul | ₹850 | ₹850 | ₹850 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 09 Jul | ₹850 | ₹800 | ₹823 |
| 06 Jul | ₹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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Tomato stood at Lakhimpur APMC on 17 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.