Reading today's price tape for 10 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date10 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
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.
At this level, Brinjal is about 25.8% above the period average, sitting just 2.5% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 10 Aug 2026, so you can see where Egra/contai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
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 ₹1,000 (14.3%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹3,100. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,880 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
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 headline Brinjal rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Egra/contai APMC on 10 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.