Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Kohima APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Kohima APMC on Top Today
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
- Date17 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 20.0% above the period average and just 14.3% 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
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kohima APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 Belgaum APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Lalru APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Bassi APMC | ₹4,200 |
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.
At ₹1,800 (42.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tomato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Kohima APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,000. 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 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Tomato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Kohima 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.