In the day's wholesale-price digest for 05 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Brinjal is about 4.2% above the period average, sitting just 42.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 05 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Kalyani APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Chakdah APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 8 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Paruthipattu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Udala APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
At ₹1,000 (14.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,495. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,450 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Brinjal, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai APMC on 05 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.