Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Madhubani APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Tomato markets in the table that follows.
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₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 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.
At this level, Tomato is about 0.4% above the period average, sitting just 22.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondatwisa APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 3 Boxonagar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Kohima APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
A spread of ₹1,000 (20.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Madhubani APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,886. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Tomato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
All told, this is where Tomato stood at Madhubani APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.