Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Nakodar APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Tomato)
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 0.9% below the period average, and just 28.6% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kohima APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Halahali APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 3 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,970 |
| 5 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,960 |
| 6 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,960 |
| 7 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (33.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Tomato prices at Nakodar APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,018. 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 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
Before carting Tomato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Tomato was priced at this level in Nakodar APMC on 17 Oct 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.