Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Tarantaran APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Tomato yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Tarantaran APMC on Top Today
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₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.7% below the period average and just 10.7% 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
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harnaut APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 6 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 8 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Hindol APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
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 ₹1,250 (33.3%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Tarantaran APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹2,800, with the average around ₹2,518. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
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
Net-net, Tarantaran APMC posted this Tomato rate on 18 Oct 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.