Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- 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 2.0% above the period average, sitting just 23.6% 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
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,300 |
| 2 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Cuddalore(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.
That ₹800 (12.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹5,392. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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 day's best Brinjal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Ramkrishanpur(Howrah) 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.