Pulling together the 18 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Pandalam Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Brinjal today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Brinjal is about 0.9% below the period average, sitting just 26.9% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,300 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹800 (12.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Brinjal prices at Pandalam Market APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹3,833. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jun | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
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
Before carting Brinjal to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 Pandalam Market APMC on 18 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.