Here's the 16 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Barasat APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
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₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Brinjal is about 13.2% below the period average, sitting just 47.4% 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 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,300 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Boudh APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
At ₹800 (12.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Barasat APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,600, with the average around ₹4,608. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
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
Selling Brinjal well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Barasat APMC on 16 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.