Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Nakodar APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Brinjal today.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round)
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.
Right now Brinjal is about 10.8% above the period average — just 17.6% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Nakodar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,300 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
The ₹800 (12.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Nakodar APMC ranged between ₹950 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,263. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,150 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,150 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,150 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,350 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,350 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,700 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
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 Nakodar APMC on 18 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.