With the 19 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Orai APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 12.4% below the period average and just 53.3% 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 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Silachhari APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 3 Nanjangud APMC | ₹5,550 |
| 4 Ladwa APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 8 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 10 PMY Chamba APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Betnoti APMC | ₹4,000 |
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 ₹1,800 (45.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Orai APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,598. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,562 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,557 |
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
The headline Tomato rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Net-net, Orai APMC posted this Tomato rate on 19 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.