In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Jhargram APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Brinjal today.
01What Put Jhargram APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,700
- Lowest Price Today₹4,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Brinjal is about 18.0% above the period average, sitting just 10.0% 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
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Vaduj APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹950 (14.1%) 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 Jhargram APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,814. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
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
Before carting Brinjal to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Jhargram APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.