Going by the latest APMC figures for 03 Aug 2026, Chelakkara Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,900 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Tomato.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Tomato)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.8% above the period average and just 9.2% 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 03 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chelakkara Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chelakkara Market APMC Leader | ₹5,900 |
| 2 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 6 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 7 Boxonagar APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 8 Bishramganj APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Radaur APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sonamura APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,500 |
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 ₹1,400 (31.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Tomato prices at Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,475. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 30 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 26 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 03 Aug 2026, Chelakkara 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.