From today's trading desk on 08 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,700
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 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.
Right now Brinjal is about 22.6% above the period average — just 10.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 08 Aug 2026, so you can see where Punalur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Vaduj APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Perambakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC | ₹6,700 |
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.
At ₹1,800 (26.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Brinjal prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,669. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 01 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Brinjal yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Brinjal changed hands at this rate in Punalur Market APMC on 08 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.