In the latest market update for 18 Sep 2026, Jalukie APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityTomato (Tomato)
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.
At this level, Tomato is about 39.9% above the period average, sitting right at 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Jalukie APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jalukie APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Barpathari APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 SMY Rampur APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 9 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Mansa APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Nilagiri APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
The ₹2,000 (50.0%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Tomato prices at Jalukie APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,288. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Jalukie APMC led Tomato on 18 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.