Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹3,650 per quintal in Chakdah APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 4.7% below the period average, sitting just 32.4% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manubazar APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Kohima APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Keonjhar APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Champaknagar APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Aroor Market 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.
That ₹2,300 (51.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tomato fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tomato prices at Chakdah APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹3,832. 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 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,650 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,650 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,150 | ₹3,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,150 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,850 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,950 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,350 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,700 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,650 |
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
Going to the top Tomato market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Tomato rate at Chakdah APMC on 16 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.