Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Birmaharajpur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,750
- Lowest Price Today₹2,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Local)
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 10.1% below the period average, sitting just 32.5% 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
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Damnagar APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Ahmedgarh APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Darjeeling APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 Bhawanipatna APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 7 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Sitarganj APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Panposh APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Betnoti APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Gurdaspur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
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.
At ₹800 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tomato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Birmaharajpur APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,004. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,830 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,200 |
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
The day's best Tomato rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Birmaharajpur APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.