In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹4,960 per quintal in Birbhum APMC. See where this sits in the day's Tomato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Birbhum APMC on Top Today
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,960
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Hybrid)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Tomato about 11.4% above the period average, and just 0.8% 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
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 4 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 6 Udumalpet APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,970 |
| 10 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,960 |
| 11 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,960 |
| 12 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
At ₹2,100 (42.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tomato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,452. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,950 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Tomato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: Birbhum APMC reported Tomato at this level on 12 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.