Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Brinjal was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Vantamamidi APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 73.9% above the period average — just 16.7% 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
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,300 |
| 2 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
A spread of ₹800 (12.3%) 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 Vantamamidi APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,438. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,150 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,600 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Brinjal changed hands at this rate in Vantamamidi 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.