As the 22 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Banki APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- 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 21.5% above the period average, and just 35.3% 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
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 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 Banki APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹4,526. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Brinjal was priced at this level in Banki APMC on 22 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.