Turning to the 12 Oct 2026 APMC board, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Paliakala APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Tomato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
This puts Tomato about 4.5% above the period average, and just 25.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 6 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Udumalpet APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,970 |
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 ₹2,030 (40.8%) 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 Paliakala APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,870. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Tomato was priced at this level in Paliakala APMC on 12 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.