In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹2,054 per quintal in Chutmalpur 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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,100
- Lowest Price Today₹1,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,054
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 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.
At this level, Tomato is about 11.0% above the period average, sitting just 14.4% 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 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chutmalpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Munnar Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 9 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,700 |
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.
At ₹1,100 (23.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tomato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Chutmalpur APMC ranged between ₹1,450 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,850. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,054 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,957 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,950 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,898 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,920 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,950 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,871 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,950 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,918 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,929 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,963 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,995 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,150 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,897 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,933 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,950 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,921 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,860 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,896 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,781 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,929 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,762 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,950 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,892 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,934 |
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
All told, this is where Tomato stood at Chutmalpur APMC on 12 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.