In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Brinjal, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 23.1% above the period average and just 13.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,850 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,150 (16.8%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Brinjal prices at Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹6,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
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 market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC set the pace for Brinjal. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.