In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Shahkot APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Shahkot APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
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 13.9% below the period average, sitting just 36.8% 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹8,750 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(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.
The ₹2,250 (34.6%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Brinjal prices at Shahkot APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹1,900, with the average around ₹1,393. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 02 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
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
Going to the top Brinjal market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 Shahkot APMC on 24 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.