Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Kailaras APMC. This is one of several Brinjal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Brinjal is about 25.3% below the period average, sitting just 70.0% 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
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
A spread of ₹1,200 (18.5%) 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 Kailaras APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹803. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹600 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹400 | ₹400 | ₹400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹700 | ₹450 | ₹700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Kailaras APMC on 17 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.