In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Tomato about 9.6% above the period average, and just 6.7% short of 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kadamtala APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 4 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Halahali APMC | ₹4,950 |
| 8 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 9 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
A spread of ₹1,300 (27.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi) APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,555. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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 headline Tomato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Tomato was priced at this level in GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.