Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Chathanoor Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Tomato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Tomato is about 15.6% below the period average — just 51.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chathanoor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Kohima APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Champaknagar APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Aroor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
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.
That ₹2,300 (51.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tomato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Chathanoor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹4,741. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
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
When picking where to sell Tomato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In short, Tomato changed hands at this rate in Chathanoor Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.