Reading today's price tape for 20 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,540 per quintal in Kosikalan APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,580
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,540
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Deshi)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Tomato is about 12.8% above the period average, sitting just 36.5% 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kosikalan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondatwisa APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 3 Boxonagar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Kohima APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
A spread of ₹1,000 (20.8%) 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 Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,251. 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 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,540 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,060 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,267 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,430 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,390 |
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
Selling Tomato well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Kosikalan APMC on 20 Aug 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.