From today's trading desk on 12 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,560 per quintal in Lalru APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,560
- Lowest Price Today₹2,560
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,560
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Deshi)
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 54.4% above the period average, sitting just 8.6% 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Lalru APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Jahajharpur APMC | ₹4,700 |
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 ₹1,100 (23.4%) 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 Lalru APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹1,658. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,560 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Tomato stood at Lalru APMC on 12 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.