Based on what the markets reported on 16 Oct 2026, Manubazar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,800 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Hybrid)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Tomato is about 30.4% above the period average, sitting just 2.9% 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Manubazar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,450 |
| 7 Bassi APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 9 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Teliamura APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Pandua 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 ₹2,800 (70.0%) 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 Manubazar APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,215. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
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
To sum up, Manubazar APMC led Tomato on 16 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.