Checking the day's mandi numbers for 31 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Varanasi 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
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Tomato is about 16.2% below the period average — just 70.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 31 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nongstoin APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 3 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Boxonagar APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 5 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Pabiacherra APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 8 Bassi APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Gopa APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Jharsuguda APMC | ₹4,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (37.5%) 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 Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹1,789. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,580 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,513 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,483 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,540 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,184 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,530 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,540 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Tomato changed hands at this rate in Varanasi APMC on 31 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.