Tomato prices today (Sept 17, 2026): bihar hits ₹4,000, mp records 52 tonnes arrival

Farmers planning to sell tomatoes should check the latest mandi prices for September 17, 2026 before taking their produce to the market. Tomato prices varied significantly across mandis in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh today. Bihar, Madhubani market recorded the highest price of ₹4,000 per quintal, while Kolaras and Karera in Madhya Pradesh reported maximum prices of ₹2,600, and Pipariya recorded ₹2,500 per quintal.

Terms of arrivals, Indore market received the highest quantity at 52 tonnes. Chhindwara and Jabalpur followed with 40 tonnes each. Interestingly, despite the heavy arrival in Indore, the maximum price there was only ₹1,400 per quintal, while Madhubani reached ₹4,000 with just 3.6 tonnes of arrivals.

The difference shows that tomato prices can vary from one mandi to another even when arrivals are higher or lower. The quality and variety of tomatoes, local demand and the cost involved in taking produce to a particular market can also affect the final selling price.

Farmers should therefore compare the mandi price today in their nearby markets along with arrivals before deciding where to sell. Here is the complete mandi-wise tomato price and arrival data for September 17, 2026.

Tomato Prices Today in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh (September 17, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

• On September 17, the highest maximum tomato price of ₹4,000 per quintal was recorded in Bihar’s Madhubani market. The minimum price there was also relatively high at ₹3,700 per quintal. Kolaras and Karera recorded maximum prices of ₹2,600, while Pipariya reported a maximum of ₹2,500 per quintal.
• Bihar, Buxar recorded a maximum price of ₹2,758 per quintal, while Khagaria reported ₹2,400. In Madhya Pradesh, Jaora recorded a maximum of ₹2,200, while Guna and Dewas reached ₹2,000 per quintal.

Indore Had the Highest Tomato Arrivals:

• Terms of arrivals, Indore topped the list with 52 tonnes of tomatoes. Chhindwara and Jabalpur each recorded 40 tonnes, followed by Bhopal with 15 tonnes and Khagaria in Bihar with 12 tonnes.
• Betul received 8.5 tonnes, while Burhanpur recorded 5 tonnes. Most of the other markets in the data had arrivals below 4 tonnes.

Where Were the Lowest Prices Recorded?

• The lowest minimum tomato price in the given data was ₹400 per quintal at Indore market. Burhanpur recorded a minimum price of ₹500, followed by Dewas at ₹600.
• Bhopal and Dhamnod recorded minimum prices of ₹700 per quintal, while Petlawad reported ₹760. These differences show how widely tomato rates varied between markets on the same day.

Tomato Prices in Bihar:

• Bihar recorded comparatively higher tomato prices in the markets covered. Madhubani stood out with a price range of ₹3,700 to ₹4,000 per quintal with 3.6 tonnes of arrivals.
• Buxar reported ₹2,745 to ₹2,758 per quintal for the Desi variety, while Khagaria recorded ₹2,216.67 to ₹2,400 per quintal with 12 tonnes of arrivals.

Tomato Prices in Madhya Pradesh:

• Madhya Pradesh showed a wide range of tomato prices across different mandis. Kolaras and Karera recorded maximum prices of ₹2,600 per quintal, while Pipariya reached ₹2,500 and Jaora ₹2,200.
• At the lower end, Indore recorded ₹400 to ₹1,400 per quintal with the highest arrival of 52 tonnes. Burhanpur reported ₹500 to ₹1,000, while Dewas recorded ₹600 to ₹2,000 per quintal.

Important Points for Farmers:

• While choosing a mandi for tomato sales, farmers should not look only at the highest maximum price. Arrival levels, tomato quality and variety, along with the time and transportation cost involved in reaching the market, should also be considered.
• Before leaving for the mandi, check the today mandi price and latest mandi price for the same day. Comparing rates and arrivals in nearby markets can help farmers assess the available options before taking their produce for sale.

FAQs:

1. What was the highest tomato price today?
The highest tomato price was ₹4,000 per quintal in Madhubani market, Bihar.

2. Which mandi had the highest tomato arrivals?
Indore recorded the highest arrivals at 52 tonnes.

3. What was the tomato price in Indore today?
Indore recorded ₹400 to ₹1,400 per quintal.

4. What was the tomato price in Madhya Pradesh?
Prices varied widely, with maximum rates reaching ₹2,600 per quintal in Kolaras and Karera.

5. Why do tomato prices differ between mandis?
Tomato prices can vary because of arrivals, local demand, quality, variety and transportation costs.