Across the reporting yards on 20 Aug 2026, Boxonagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,200 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Boxonagar APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Hybrid)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 4.7% above the period average and just 13.3% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Boxonagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Boxonagar APMC Leader | ₹5,200 |
| 2 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 3 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Kohima APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 7 Jainagar APMC | ₹4,280 |
| 8 Sahnewal APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 9 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹4,050 |
| 10 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Mustafabad APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
That ₹1,200 (30.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tomato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Boxonagar APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,965. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
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
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Boxonagar 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.