In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Chamkaur Sahib APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Chamkaur Sahib APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Tomato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Tomato)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Tomato is about 52.0% above the period average, sitting right at 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 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chamkaur Sahib APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 4 Jainagar APMC | ₹4,280 |
| 5 Sahnewal APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 6 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 7 Ahmedgarh APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 8 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 9 Karanjia APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Darjeeling APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Madhubani APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Pala Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
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 ₹1,200 (31.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tomato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Tomato prices at Chamkaur Sahib APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,289. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Tomato today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Chamkaur Sahib APMC on 20 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.