In today’s mandi report, tomato prices showed significant fluctuations across different states. While farmers in Maharashtra enjoyed excellent profits with prices ranging from ₹2,800 to ₹3,500 per quintal in major mandis, their counterparts in Madhya Pradesh faced a tough day. Due to oversupply and weaker quality, prices in MP’s mandis slumped as low as ₹300 to ₹1,000 per quintal.
Currently, the latest mandi prices are largely driven by crop quality, local demand, and supply levels. If you're a farmer with good-quality produce, selling in high-demand mandis at the right time can lead to far better returns.
What This Report Covers:
Let’s look at the detailed mandi-wise rate list and key advice to help you plan better and earn more.
| Mandi Name | Arrivals (in tons) | Variety | Min Price (₹/quintal) | Max Price (₹/quintal) |
| Pune (Moshi) | 93.4 | Local | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 3,000 |
| Kolhapur | 14 | Other | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 3,500 |
| Pune (Manjri) | 43.9 | Other | ₹ 1,400 | ₹ 2,300 |
| Bhusawal | 6.2 | Other | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 2,200 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 9.3 | Other | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 2,500 |
| Junnar (Otud) | 1 | Local | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 2,500 |
| Mangalwedha | 4.3 | Local | ₹ 300 | ₹ 2,600 |
| Pune (Pimpri) | 2.1 | Local | ₹ 1,400 | ₹ 1,600 |
| Rahata | 7.6 | Other | ₹ 500 | ₹ 2,100 |
| Satara | 11.9 | Other | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 1,500 |
Pune Mandi Shines — Tomato Sells Up to ₹3,000/Quinta: Pune (Moshi) mandi recorded the highest price today, with tomatoes selling between ₹2,000 and ₹3,000 per quintal. Despite heavy inflow, demand remained strong, putting smiles on farmers’ faces.
Kolhapur also witnessed a surprising spike, with top rates reaching ₹3,500 per quintal. Mangalwedha too saw better-than-expected returns for high-quality produce.
However, it wasn’t a good day everywhere. Farmers in Rahata had to settle for as low as ₹500/quintal. In Sabalgarh (MP), prices hovered between ₹500 and ₹1,000, which barely covers the cost of production. Many farmers were left frustrated and worried about recovering their expenses.
What Can Farmers Do in Such Situations?
Sort High-Quality Produce – Always separate and pack better quality tomatoes to fetch premium prices.
Track Morning Mandi Rates – Stay updated with early price trends to time your arrival right.
Hold Stock if Rates Drop – If prices are very low, consider storing and selling the next day if possible.
Conclusion: Tomato markets across India are volatile this season. Farmers must keep a close eye on daily mandi prices, crop quality, and timing to maximize returns and minimize losses. With the right strategy, even in challenging times, profits are possible.
