In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹4,960 per quintal in Birbhum APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Tomato today.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Tomato arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,960
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Hybrid)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 10.8% above the period average, sitting just 0.8% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kohima APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,970 |
| 4 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,960 |
| 5 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Sivakasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Lalru APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Ladwa APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Belgaum 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 ₹1,500 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tomato matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,477. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,961 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,960 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,950 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Tomato, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Birbhum APMC on 17 Oct 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.