In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Kadamtala APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Brinjal today.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Brinjal arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- 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 64.6% above the period average, sitting just 37.5% 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 Kadamtala 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 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Aralamoodu Market 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.
At ₹800 (12.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Kadamtala APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹3,038. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,950 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,950 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,950 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,950 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,950 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,950 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,950 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
The headline Brinjal rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Kadamtala 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.