Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹900 per quintal in Omalloor Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Omalloor Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,050
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Brinjal is about 53.9% below the period average — just 78.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,300 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Boudh APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
A spread of ₹800 (12.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Omalloor Market APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹4,150, with the average around ₹1,951. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹1,050 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,050 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹950 | ₹1,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹900 | ₹1,100 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹900 | ₹1,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,350 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,350 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,550 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,650 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,550 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Brinjal changed hands at this rate in Omalloor Market APMC on 16 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.