As the 17 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Munnar Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 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.
This puts Tomato about 16.4% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Munnar Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kadamtala APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Pampady Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 7 Sonamura APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 Boxonagar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Halahali APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Radaur APMC | ₹4,500 |
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 ₹2,000 (44.4%) 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 Munnar Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,583. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
Selling Tomato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Munnar Market APMC was the market to beat for Tomato on 17 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.