In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in Jagatsinghpur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Brinjal is about 2.3% above the period average — just 3.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Boudh APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,150 |
| 7 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Harippad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
The ₹3,000 (54.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Jagatsinghpur APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹4,986. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,250 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,150 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,150 | ₹4,950 | ₹5,050 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,150 | ₹4,950 | ₹5,050 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,150 | ₹4,950 | ₹5,050 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,250 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,150 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Brinjal yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Brinjal changed hands at this rate in Jagatsinghpur APMC on 15 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.