In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹700 per quintal in Vikasnagar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Tomato yards.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 37.6% below the period average and just 65.0% 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vikasnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 3 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 4 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 7 SMY Nadaun APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 8 Darjeeling APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹3,800 |
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.
The ₹1,200 (31.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Vikasnagar APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,122. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹600 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹700 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹700 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹900 | ₹500 | ₹900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹500 | ₹1,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹500 | ₹1,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹900 | ₹500 | ₹900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹900 | ₹500 | ₹900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹500 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
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
Going to the top Tomato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Tomato traded at this rate in Vikasnagar APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.