Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. This is one of several Brinjal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Sainthia APMC on Top Today
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₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Brinjal is about 17.9% above the period average, sitting just 1.7% 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 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sainthia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Vaduj APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹950 (14.1%) 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 Sainthia APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹4,833. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 26 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Sainthia APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.