In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,700 per quintal in Ghatal APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityTomato (Hybrid)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Tomato is about 3.5% above the period average, sitting just 30.2% 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
The table below lines up Tomato rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ghatal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondatwisa APMC Leader | ₹5,800 |
| 2 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Bishramganj APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Manubazar APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 6 Birbhum APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 7 Bolpur APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 8 Sainthia APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 9 Bargarh APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Panichowki APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Kalol(Veg,Market,Kalol) APMC | ₹4,250 |
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 ₹1,550 (36.5%) 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 Ghatal APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹3,576. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
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
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Ghatal APMC on 21 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.