In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,525 per quintal in Sheoraphuly APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
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₹4,775
- Lowest Price Today₹4,275
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,525
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round/Long)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Brinjal about 2.1% below the period average, and just 9.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
At ₹900 (13.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Brinjal prices at Sheoraphuly APMC ranged between ₹4,275 and ₹4,975, with the average around ₹4,622. 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 | ₹4,775 | ₹4,275 | ₹4,525 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,820 | ₹4,425 | ₹4,625 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,775 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,625 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,725 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,775 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,625 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,975 | ₹4,725 | ₹4,825 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,775 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,525 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,725 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,650 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,750 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Sheoraphuly APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.