As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,280 per quintal in Barbigha APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,355
- Lowest Price Today₹3,230
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,280
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Arkasheela Mattigulla)
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.
Today's rate is about 12.0% above the period average and just 2.4% 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
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Panposh APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 Barbigha APMC | ₹3,280 |
| 3 Shekhpura APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 4 Rayya APMC | ₹1,820 |
| 5 Gurgaon APMC | ₹1,500 |
| 6 Kopaganj APMC | ₹1,400 |
| 7 Shadabad APMC | ₹650 |
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.
That ₹2,850 (438.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Barbigha APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,360, with the average around ₹2,928. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹3,355 | ₹3,230 | ₹3,280 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,210 | ₹3,280 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,360 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,260 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,175 | ₹3,240 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,285 | ₹3,160 | ₹3,220 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,140 | ₹3,220 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,116 | ₹3,210 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,235 | ₹3,105 | ₹3,165 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,080 | ₹3,145 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,180 | ₹3,060 | ₹3,110 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,150 | ₹3,040 | ₹3,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,165 | ₹3,010 | ₹3,080 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,145 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,080 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,940 | ₹3,015 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,055 | ₹2,930 | ₹2,985 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,010 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,945 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,995 | ₹2,890 | ₹2,935 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,965 | ₹2,860 | ₹2,910 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,915 | ₹2,835 | ₹2,880 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,915 | ₹2,820 | ₹2,866 |
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
Going to the top Brinjal market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Barbigha APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 12 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.