Here's the 20 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Brinjal was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Lalru APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Brinjal today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Brinjal is about 9.1% above the period average, sitting just 20.0% 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 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 3 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kamakhyanagar 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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Brinjal prices at Lalru APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,200. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Brinjal, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Lalru APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.