Going by the latest APMC figures for 21 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Darjeeling APMC. See where this sits in the day's Tomato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
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 5.8% below the period average and just 30.8% 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
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Champua APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Champua(Jhumpura) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 9 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Kandiyaperi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹3,600 (81.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tomato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Tomato prices at Darjeeling APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹3,823. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Tomato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 2026, Tomato traded at this rate in Darjeeling 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.