In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,900 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Tomato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Tomato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 19.0% below the period average and just 36.7% 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Egra/contai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Kohima APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Champaknagar APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Aroor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
The ₹2,300 (51.1%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,345. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,850 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,850 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,050 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
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
For Tomato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Egra/contai APMC posted this Tomato rate on 16 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.