In today's crop-price rundown for 23 Sep 2026, Kattappana Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 16.3% below the period average and just 48.7% 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 23 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattappana Market APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Roorkee APMC | ₹1,600 |
| 3 Rayya APMC | ₹710 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,290 (463.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Tomato prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹7,800, with the average around ₹4,780. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Tomato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Sep 2026, Kattappana 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.