As the 03 Sep 2026 session wrapped up, Perumbavoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Perumbavoor Market APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Sep 2026
- CommodityTomato (Tomato)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 47.3% above the period average and just 8.3% 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
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 03 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perumbavoor Market APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Thrissur Market APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 4 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Madhubani APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 6 PMY Kangra APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 8 Darjeeling APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 9 Ganaur APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 12 Khunthabandha APMC | ₹3,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,000 (57.1%) 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 Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,735. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
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
Before carting Tomato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 03 Sep 2026, Perumbavoor Market APMC set the pace for Tomato. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.