Reading today's price tape for 21 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Talalagir APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹750
- Lowest Price Today₹450
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Hybrid)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Tomato is about 66.4% below the period average, sitting just 82.4% 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 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 Champua(Jhumpura) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Champua APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Kuruppanthura Market APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 9 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Talalagir APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹3,400, with the average around ₹1,784. 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 | ₹750 | ₹450 | ₹600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹750 | ₹480 | ₹600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹750 | ₹550 | ₹630 |
| 15 Oct | ₹760 | ₹480 | ₹600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹760 | ₹400 | ₹580 |
| 12 Oct | ₹780 | ₹550 | ₹650 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,020 | ₹700 | ₹860 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹830 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹850 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,140 | ₹750 | ₹950 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,150 | ₹750 | ₹900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,280 | ₹850 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹850 | ₹1,050 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,280 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,270 | ₹900 | ₹1,050 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,360 | ₹970 | ₹1,120 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,350 | ₹900 | ₹1,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,470 | ₹960 | ₹1,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,470 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,550 | ₹950 | ₹1,140 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Tomato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
All told, this is where Tomato stood at Talalagir APMC on 21 Oct 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.