In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Keonjhar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Keonjhar APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Tomato about 6.1% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Keonjhar APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 5 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 6 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 7 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 9 Pampady Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Madhubani APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 12 SMY Rampur APMC | ₹4,200 |
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.
That ₹1,300 (31.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tomato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Keonjhar APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹5,183. 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 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Keonjhar APMC was the market to beat for Tomato on 19 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.