Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Bassi APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Tomato is about 18.7% below the period average, sitting just 43.8% 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
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Munnar Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 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.
A spread of ₹1,100 (23.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Bassi APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,400, with the average around ₹4,428. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Bassi APMC on 12 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.