Pulling together the 16 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Tomato was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Bassi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Tomato is about 5.3% above the period average, sitting just 31.3% 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 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Bassi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 Kohima APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 4 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 8 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 9 Aroor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,450 |
| 11 Bassi APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
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 ₹2,600 (61.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Tomato prices at Bassi APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹6,400, with the average around ₹4,177. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
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
For Tomato, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Bassi APMC on 16 Oct 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.