With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Sonamura APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Sonamura APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round/Long)
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 49.5% above the period average and just 23.6% 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
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 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Boudh 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.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Sonamura APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹2,810. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
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
When picking where to sell Brinjal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sonamura APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 18 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.