As fresh arrivals settled on 19 Oct 2026, Manubazar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tomato, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Tomato today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
Today's rate is about 24.2% above the period average and just 7.1% 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 3 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,450 |
| 6 Jainagar APMC | ₹4,420 |
| 7 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 8 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,150 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
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.
That ₹2,700 (71.1%) 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 Manubazar APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,232. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Tomato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Manubazar 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.