In the latest market update for 23 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put SMY Bhuntar APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 24.5% below the period average, sitting just 57.1% 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 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Boudh APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
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.
The ₹3,450 (57.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹1,986. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at SMY Bhuntar APMC on 23 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.