Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹350 per quintal in Harike APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹400
- Lowest Price Today₹300
- Average (Modal) Price₹350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Brinjal is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 12.5% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Harike APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,300 |
| 2 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
That ₹800 (12.3%) 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 Harike APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹400, with the average around ₹350. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 17 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 14 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 13 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 07 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 04 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 03 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 01 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 29 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 28 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 27 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 24 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 22 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 21 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 20 Jul | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Harike APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.