In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,350 per quintal in Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Brinjal about 4.1% below the period average, and just 20.9% 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) 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 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,537. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,150 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,050 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,050 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 18 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.