Going by the latest APMC figures for 11 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,400 per quintal in Karad APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Karad APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,400
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Brinjal about 16.8% below the period average, and just 44.0% 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 11 Aug 2026, so you can see where Karad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 6 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (14.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Karad APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,683. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹1,000 |
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
Selling Brinjal well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Karad APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 11 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.