In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Pampady Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,500 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Tomato today.
01What Put Pampady Market APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Tomato)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Tomato is about 7.4% below the period average — just 43.8% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pampady Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pampady Market APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Baghty APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Darjeeling APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 4 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 6 Bhawanipatna APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 7 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 9 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Ganaur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 SMY Baijnath APMC | ₹3,200 |
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.
The ₹1,300 (40.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Pampady Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,860. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Tomato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Tomato found its strongest bid at Pampady Market APMC on 19 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.