In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Damnagar APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Brinjal about 15.8% above the period average, and just 44.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Boudh APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 5 Mansa(Manas Veg Yard) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Ranaghat APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Kalyani APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹1,500 (23.1%), 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 Damnagar APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,417. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Brinjal today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Damnagar APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 21 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.