In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Darjeeling APMC. See where this sits in the day's Tomato range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Tomato Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,100
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Tomato rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Tomato is about 21.2% above the period average — just 19.4% 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
Here's how Tomato rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Darjeeling APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Siliguri APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 4 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,600 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 6 Betnoti APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 7 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 8 Damnagar APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 9 Junagarh APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Ambattur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Paruthipattu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Tomato.
A spread of ₹2,000 (66.7%) 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 Darjeeling APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹6,200, with the average around ₹4,127. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
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
When picking where to sell Tomato, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Tomato changed hands at this rate in Darjeeling APMC on 16 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.