Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Oct 2026, Kalyanpur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,100 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Tomato today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Hybrid)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 5-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 44.9% above the period average and just 1.6% 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
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalyanpur APMC Leader | ₹6,100 |
| 2 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,960 |
| 6 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,960 |
| 7 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 9 Khatra APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Pabiacherra APMC | ₹4,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
The ₹1,600 (35.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Tomato prices at Kalyanpur APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹6,200, with the average around ₹4,210. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 16 Jun | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Tomato yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Kalyanpur APMC set the pace for Tomato. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.