Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Mansa(Manas Veg Yard) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
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₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- 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.
At this level, Tomato is about 38.7% below the period average, sitting just 62.5% 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
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 9 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,450 |
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 ₹2,350 (52.8%) 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 Mansa(Manas Veg Yard) APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,445. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Mansa(Manas Veg Yard) APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.