In the mandi rate roundup for 14 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹4,960 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Sainthia APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,960
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Hybrid)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 9.3% above the period average and just 0.8% 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 14 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kadamtala APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 3 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Silachhari APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Halahali APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Champua APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Champua(Jhumpura) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,961 |
| 11 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,960 |
| 12 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,960 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
The ₹2,040 (41.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Sainthia APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,537. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,970 |
| 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 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 03 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 |
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
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, Sainthia APMC posted this Tomato rate on 14 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.