As the 14 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Kattappana Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,500 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Tomato today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 3-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Tomato about 3.1% above the period average, and just 21.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattappana Market APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Darjeeling APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Pampady Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Siliguri APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Punalur Market APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 7 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 8 SMY Palampur APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 9 SMY Baijnath APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Betnoti APMC | ₹3,200 |
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 ₹2,300 (71.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
053-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 3 days, Tomato prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,333. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kattappana Market APMC was the market to beat for Tomato on 14 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.