Reading today's price tape for 21 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Rudauli APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹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
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Tomato is about 1.9% above the period average, sitting just 5.9% 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
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 3 Champua(Jhumpura) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Champua 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹3,600 (81.8%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Tomato prices at Rudauli APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,570. 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 |
| 20 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,604 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,606 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Tomato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Rudauli APMC on 21 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.