In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,305 per quintal in Kalmeshwar APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Brinjal markets.
01What Put Kalmeshwar APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,015
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,305
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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 13.0% below the period average, sitting just 56.5% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kalmeshwar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 3 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Kalmeshwar APMC ranged between ₹310 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,310 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,015 | ₹1,305 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,060 | ₹2,340 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,025 | ₹2,315 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,330 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,015 | ₹2,305 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,045 | ₹2,325 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,320 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,035 | ₹2,355 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,310 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,815 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,845 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,840 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,545 | ₹2,865 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,030 | ₹2,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,520 | ₹1,810 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,015 | ₹1,305 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,340 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,030 | ₹1,350 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,065 | ₹1,345 |
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
Before carting Brinjal to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 Kalmeshwar APMC on 20 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.