In today's crop-price rundown for 24 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Birbhum APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,900
- Lowest Price Today₹4,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Hybrid)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 10.2% above the period average and just 2.0% 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
This table ranks Tomato rates across active mandis for 24 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondatwisa APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Damnagar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Angul(Atthamallick) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 7 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 9 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Bishalgarh APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Rajouri (Phaliana) (F&V) APMC | ₹4,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
At ₹1,300 (28.9%), 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 Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹4,356. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
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
Before carting Tomato to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Birbhum APMC posted this Tomato rate on 24 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.