In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,350 per quintal in Kalmeshwar APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,030
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Brinjal about 9.9% below the period average, and just 55.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kalmeshwar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
That ₹5,960 (85.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Kalmeshwar APMC ranged between ₹310 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,498. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,030 | ₹1,350 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,310 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,015 | ₹1,305 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,060 | ₹2,340 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,025 | ₹2,315 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,330 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,015 | ₹2,305 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,045 | ₹2,325 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,320 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,035 | ₹2,355 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,310 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,535 | ₹2,815 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,565 | ₹2,845 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,520 | ₹2,840 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,545 | ₹2,865 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,030 | ₹2,350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,520 | ₹1,810 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,015 | ₹1,305 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,340 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,030 | ₹1,350 |
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
Going to the top Brinjal market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
The takeaway: Kalmeshwar APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 22 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.