Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Kulai APMC stood at the front of the pack for Brinjal, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,700 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Brinjal today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round/Long)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Brinjal about 44.4% above the period average, and just 3.8% 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
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Vaduj APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Kalyani APMC | ₹6,800 |
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 ₹900 (13.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Kulai APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,332. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 04 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 20 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kulai APMC was the market to beat for Brinjal on 17 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.