Checking the day's mandi numbers for 21 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Jagnair APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
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.
Right now Tomato is about 9.1% above the period average — just 5.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Champua APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Champua(Jhumpura) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Kuruppanthura Market APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 9 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 12 Kandiyaperi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹3,600 (81.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Jagnair APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,467. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,582 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,520 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,509 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,543 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,520 | ₹1,520 | ₹1,520 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,520 | ₹1,520 | ₹1,520 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,520 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,511 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,620 | ₹1,620 | ₹1,620 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Tomato changed hands at this rate in Jagnair APMC on 21 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.