In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 13.3% above the period average, sitting just 16.0% 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
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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 10 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Chatta Krushak Bazar 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.
The ₹2,000 (28.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹3,707. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 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
When picking where to sell Brinjal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Punalur Market APMC on 12 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.