In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Basti APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Tomato about 6.9% below the period average, and just 33.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Basti 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 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Kohima APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Champaknagar APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Aroor Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
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.
The ₹2,300 (51.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Tomato prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,719. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,388 | ₹2,388 | ₹2,388 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,833 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,635 | ₹1,635 | ₹1,635 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,622 | ₹1,622 | ₹1,622 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,871 | ₹1,871 | ₹1,871 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Basti APMC reported Tomato at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.