Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,250 per quintal in Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Deshi)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 11.3% above the period average and just 35.0% 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Damnagar APMC Leader | ₹4,000 |
| 2 Ahmedgarh APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 4 Darjeeling APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 5 Bhawanipatna APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 7 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 8 Sitarganj APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 9 Panposh APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Betnoti APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Gurdaspur APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
That ₹800 (25.0%) 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 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,921. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Tomato traded at this rate in Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.