From today's trading desk on 17 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Boxonagar APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Brinjal markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round/Long)
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.
At this level, Brinjal is about 40.6% above the period average, sitting just 30.0% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Vaduj APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kalyani APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
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 ₹900 (13.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Boxonagar APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹2,987. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
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
The day's best Brinjal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 Boxonagar APMC on 17 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.