Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Sonamura APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Tomato yards.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Hybrid)
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.
At this level, Tomato is about 12.4% below the period average, sitting just 30.0% 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 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 5 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Udumalpet APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,970 |
| 12 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,960 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
That ₹2,040 (41.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tomato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Sonamura APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,794. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
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
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Sonamura APMC on 12 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.