August 8, 2025 – In a surprising development, tomato prices have skyrocketed across several Indian mandis, particularly in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, where rates have crossed ₹5000 per quintal. This unexpected surge has taken both farmers and traders by surprise.
In major mandis such as Sarangpur, Jawra, and Sanawad, high-quality tomatoes were sold for more than ₹5000 per quintal. Similarly, in Pune and Kalmeshwar mandis of Maharashtra, prices remained in the ₹3000–₹5000 range. However, in some regions, poor-quality tomatoes fetched as low as ₹500 per quintal — clearly highlighting the critical role of quality in determining market prices.
If you have fresh, premium-quality tomatoes, now is the best time to sell, as selecting the right mandi could earn you rates between ₹4000–₹5000 per quintal.
| Mandi | Variety | Min Price (₹/Quintal) | Max Price (₹/Quintal) | Max ₹/Quintal |
| Badwani (F&V) | 0.62 | Tomato | 1700 | 1800 |
| Jawra (F&V) | 0.53 | Tomato | 3000 | 5000 |
| Manawar (F&V) | 0.2 | Tomato | 1900 | 2100 |
| Sanawad (F&V) | 0.2 | Deshi | 4000 | 5000 |
| Sarangpur (F&V) | 1.3 | Tomato | 2000 | 5600 |
| Sendhwa (F&V) | 0.3 | Hybrid | 900 | 1600 |
Special Note: Jawra, Sanawad, and Sarangpur mandis recorded tomato prices exceeding ₹5000, clearly indicating high demand for quality produce.
| Mandi | Variety | Min Price (₹/Quintal) | Max Price (₹/Quintal) | Max ₹/Quintal |
| Ghoti | 1.8 | Other | 2000 | 2200 |
| Kalmeshwar | 1.2 | Other | 4560 | 5000 |
| Khed (Chakan) | 32.4 | Other | 2500 | 3500 |
| Patan | 0.9 | Other | 1150 | 1350 |
| Pune (Moshi) | 33 | Local | 2500 | 3000 |
| Pune (Pimpri) | 0.1 | Local | 2900 | 3000 |
| Rahata | 4.2 | Other | 500 | 2500 |
| Shrirampur | 3.2 | Other | 2500 | 3000 |
| Vai | 1.4 | Local | 1500 | 3000 |
In mandis like Kalmeshwar, Pune, Khed, and Shirsapur, prices ranged between ₹3000 and ₹5000, showing strong market consumption in Maharashtra as well.
