In today's crop-price rundown for 13 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in Kalna APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Brinjal yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Kalna APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 22.6% above the period average and just 12.1% 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 13 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,500 (35.7%) 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 Kalna APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹4,160. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,100 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,300 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
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
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
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
Bottom line: on 13 Aug 2026, Brinjal traded at this rate in Kalna APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.