Reading today's price tape for 22 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Vadakkenchery Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Vadakkenchery Market APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Brinjal is about 8.2% below the period average, sitting just 14.3% 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 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gunpur APMC Leader | ₹12,960 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Vaduj APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹6,210 (92.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Brinjal prices at Vadakkenchery Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,538. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
The day's best Brinjal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Vadakkenchery Market APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.