In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,560 per quintal in Pandkital APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,560
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 26.6% below the period average and just 43.1% 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pandkital APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondatwisa APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 3 Boxonagar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Kohima APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
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 ₹1,000 (20.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tomato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Pandkital APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,488. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,580 | ₹2,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,230 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,620 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,650 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,680 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹3,680 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
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
When picking where to sell Tomato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Net-net, Pandkital APMC posted this Tomato rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.