Going to sell tomatoes today? first check where the rate reached ₹3,332 per quintal

Farmers planning to sell tomatoes should check the latest mandi prices for October 1, 2026 before taking their produce to the market. A noticeable difference in tomato mandi prices today was recorded across mandis in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. In Uttar Pradesh, the maximum price in Varanasi Mandi reached ₹3,332.87 per quintal, while Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi recorded a maximum rate of ₹3,000 per quintal.

Arrivals also varied significantly across the markets. Amroha Mandi recorded the highest tomato arrivals at 741.3 tonnes, followed by Prayagraj with 620 tonnes and Lucknow with 577.2 tonnes. Azadpur in Delhi received 512.8 tonnes, while Firozabad recorded arrivals of 396 tonnes.

For today’s mandi prices, farmers need to look at arrivals along with the prevailing tomato rates. Comparing the price and arrival position of nearby markets can provide a clearer picture before deciding where to sell the crop.

Below is the complete mandi-wise list of tomato prices and arrivals recorded on October 01, 2026.

Tomato Mandi Prices Today in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh (October 01, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. The October 1 figures show that Varanasi Mandi recorded the highest tomato price at ₹3,332.87 per quintal. The minimum price there was ₹2,000 per quintal. Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi followed with a maximum rate of ₹3,000, while Jaswantnagar recorded a maximum of ₹2,550.
2. Shamli and Aligarh both recorded a maximum price of ₹2,500 per quintal. Keshopur and Ghazipur reached ₹2,800, while Sikandrabad recorded a maximum of ₹2,400. In comparison, the maximum rate in Amroha was ₹1,300 and Firozabad recorded ₹1,500 per quintal.

Where Were the Highest Tomato Arrivals Recorded?

1. In terms of arrivals, Amroha Mandi topped the list with 741.3 tonnes of tomatoes. Prayagraj followed with 620 tonnes, while Lucknow recorded 577.2 tonnes.
2. Azadpur received 512.8 tonnes, followed by Firozabad with 396 tonnes. Keshopur recorded 298.28 tonnes and Ghazipur received 174.7 tonnes.
3. At the other end of the list, Unnao recorded only 0.01 tonnes of tomato arrivals.

How Much Difference Was Seen in Tomato Prices?

1. The October 1 data shows a considerable variation in minimum and maximum tomato prices across different markets. In Varanasi, the reported rate ranged from ₹2,000 to ₹3,332.87 per quintal, while Azadpur recorded a range of ₹1,000 to ₹3,000.
2. Amroha reported a comparatively narrow range of ₹1,200 to ₹1,300 per quintal, while Firozabad recorded ₹1,453 to ₹1,500. The figures show that the price range differed considerably from one mandi to another.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Before selling tomatoes, farmers should check today’s mandi prices in nearby markets and compare the available rates. On October 1, some mandis recorded significantly higher arrivals, while others had very limited quantities coming into the market.
2. Farmers should not choose a mandi only on the basis of its highest quoted price. The quality of their produce, minimum and maximum rates, mandi distance and transportation costs should also be considered before deciding where to sell.

FAQs:

1. Where was the highest tomato price recorded on October 1, 2026?
Varanasi Market recorded the highest maximum tomato price at ₹3,332.87 per quintal.

2. What was the tomato price at Azadpur Market today?
Azadpur Market recorded a minimum price of ₹1,000 and a maximum price of ₹3,000 per quintal.

3. Which market recorded the highest tomato arrivals?
Amroha Market recorded the highest arrivals at 741.3 tonnes.

4. Should farmers choose a market only based on the highest tomato price?
No. Farmers should also consider transportation costs, market distance, produce quality, minimum rates and arrivals before deciding where to sell.

5. Where can farmers check Tomato Mandi Prices Today?
Farmers can check the latest market prices and agriculture-related updates on Khetivyapar.