Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,125 per quintal in Shankarapally APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Tomato yards.
01What Put Shankarapally APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,125
- Lowest Price Today₹1,125
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,125
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 19.6% 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
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 Gondatwisa APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 3 Boxonagar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Kohima APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,000 (20.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Tomato prices at Shankarapally APMC ranged between ₹1,125 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,400. 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 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,125 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,125 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,125 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
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
Selling Tomato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Shankarapally 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.