In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,260 per quintal in Khalilabad APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,260
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
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 9.0% below the period average, and just 30.0% 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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 8 Santir Bazar APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Boudh APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
The ₹1,000 (15.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Khalilabad APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹1,800, with the average around ₹1,385. 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 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,260 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,410 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,152 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,455 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,550 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,450 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,300 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,400 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,350 |
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
When picking where to sell Brinjal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Khalilabad APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 19 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.