Looking at how the yards traded on 23 Sep 2026, Aralamoodu Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityTomato (Tomato)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Tomato is about 12.0% below the period average, sitting just 35.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 23 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aralamoodu Market APMC Leader | ₹4,500 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Betnoti APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 5 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Neyyatinkara Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 9 Khamano APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Aroor Market APMC | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Peravurani(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,600 |
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 ₹900 (25.0%) 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 Aralamoodu Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,111. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
The headline Tomato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To sum up, Aralamoodu Market APMC led Tomato on 23 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.