Tomato prices surprise farmers! rates reach ₹4,000 in bihar but start at just ₹500 per quintal in madhya pradesh – check the complete mandi list

Tomato Mandi Bhav: Farmers planning to sell tomatoes should check the latest mandi prices for October 16, 2026, before taking their produce to market. Tomato prices showed significant differences across markets in Delhi, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Harnaut, Madhubani and Supaul markets in Bihar recorded the highest maximum price of ₹4,000 per quintal. Meanwhile, Delhi's Azadpur Market reported a maximum price of ₹3,067, while Bhopal Market in Madhya Pradesh recorded ₹3,000 per quintal.

In terms of arrivals, Delhi's Azadpur Market received the largest quantity of tomatoes at 577.1 tonnes, followed by Ghazipur Market with 211.95 tonnes. On the other hand, Khandwa Market in Madhya Pradesh recorded a minimum price of just ₹500 per quintal.

With such a wide difference in prices, farmers need to compare mandi rates and arrival volumes before deciding where to sell their produce. Here is the complete list of tomato mandi prices, varieties and arrivals recorded on October 16.

Tomato Mandi Prices Today in Delhi, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh (October 16, 2026):

Tomato Arrivals and Price Comparison:

1. Tomato Prices Reach ₹4,000 Per Quintal in Three Bihar Markets According to the October 16 mandi data, Harnaut, Madhubani and Supaul markets in Bihar recorded the highest maximum tomato price of ₹4,000 per quintal.

2. At Harnaut Market, hybrid tomatoes were priced between ₹3,900 and ₹4,000 per quintal. Madhubani recorded prices ranging from ₹3,800 to ₹4,000, while Supaul reported a minimum price of ₹3,300 and a maximum of ₹4,000 per quintal.

3. Among the other markets, Tikari in Bihar recorded a maximum price of ₹3,500 per quintal, followed by Teghra at ₹3,200 and Delhi's Azadpur Market at ₹3,067. In Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal Market reported a maximum price of ₹3,000 per quintal.

4. At the lower end, Khandwa Market in Madhya Pradesh recorded the lowest minimum tomato price at ₹500 per quintal, with its maximum price reaching only ₹800. Narmadapuram reported a minimum price of ₹540, while Chhindwara and Indore recorded minimum prices of ₹800 per quintal.

5. The difference between Bihar's highest recorded maximum price of ₹4,000 and Khandwa's lowest minimum price of ₹500 was ₹3,500 per quintal. This highlights the substantial variation in tomato prices across the markets covered in the report.

Which Market Recorded the Highest Tomato Arrivals?

1. Azadpur Market in Delhi led tomato arrivals with 577.1 tonnes on October 16. Prices there ranged from ₹1,000 to ₹3,067 per quintal.
2. Ghazipur Market ranked second with arrivals of 211.95 tonnes, where tomato prices ranged from ₹2,400 to ₹2,800 per quintal.
3. Among Madhya Pradesh markets, Indore received 45 tonnes, followed by Bhopal with 44.5 tonnes, Jabalpur with 30 tonnes, Rewa with 26.8 tonnes and Chhindwara with 25.5 tonnes.
4. In contrast, arrivals were relatively low in several Bihar markets. Teghra recorded just 0.7 tonne, Supaul received 1 tonne and Tikari reported 1.2 tonnes.
5. The figures show that Delhi's Azadpur Market handled the largest quantity of tomatoes, while the highest maximum prices were recorded in Bihar markets with considerably lower arrivals.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Farmers planning to sell tomatoes should compare today's mandi prices and arrival figures in nearby markets before making a selling decision. On October 16, some Bihar markets recorded maximum prices of ₹4,000 per quintal, while Khandwa Market in Madhya Pradesh reported a maximum price of only ₹800 per quintal.
2. Tomatoes are highly perishable, so farmers should consider freshness, quality, local demand and transportation costs when selecting a market. Taking tomatoes to a distant mandi simply because it has reported a higher maximum price may not always be profitable.
3. Before transporting their produce, farmers should confirm the latest rates with the concerned mandi and assess whether the expected selling price will cover transportation and handling expenses. Comparing nearby markets can help farmers make a more practical and informed selling decision.

FAQs:

1. What was the highest tomato mandi price on October 16, 2026?

Harnaut, Madhubani and Supaul markets in Bihar recorded the highest maximum price of ₹4,000 per quintal.

2. What was the lowest tomato price recorded?

Khandwa market in Madhya Pradesh recorded the lowest minimum price of ₹500 per quintal.

3. What was the tomato rate in Delhi's Azadpur market?

Azadpur market recorded tomato prices between ₹1,000 and ₹3,067 per quintal.

4. Which market received the highest tomato arrivals?

Delhi's Azadpur market received 577.1 tonnes, followed by Ghazipur market with 211.95 tonnes.

5. How should farmers choose a market to sell tomatoes?

Farmers should compare current market prices, arrivals, tomato quality and transportation expenses before deciding where to sell.