In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,300 per quintal in Jalore APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Brinjal arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 47.6% above the period average and just 35.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Dindigul(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.
That ₹800 (12.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Jalore APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹881. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹650 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 26 Jul | ₹550 | ₹400 | ₹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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jalore APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 16 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.