In the day's wholesale-price digest for 06 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Sitarganj APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Tomato yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Deshi)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Tomato is about 40.2% above the period average, sitting just 22.2% 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
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 06 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pattamundai APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 3 Gopa APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Kendrapara APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 8 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 9 Jahajharpur APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Panvel APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Bargarh APMC | ₹4,500 |
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 ₹1,500 (33.3%) 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 Sitarganj APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,496. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Sitarganj APMC on 06 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.