Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Oct 2026, Tomato was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Barasat APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tomato Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityTomato (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Tomato is about 27.2% above the period average — just 13.0% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,200 |
| 2 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 3 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Medinipur(West) APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 9 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Khatra APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Barasat APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Damnagar APMC | ₹4,000 |
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.
The ₹1,200 (30.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Tomato prices at Barasat APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹3,144. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Tomato changed hands at this rate in Barasat APMC on 20 Oct 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.