In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Sainthia APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Brinjal today.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- 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.
At this level, Brinjal is about 17.0% 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 19 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 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 9 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 ₹4,500 (69.2%), 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 Sainthia APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹4,871. 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 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 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 |
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
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 19 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.