In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Jhargram APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Jhargram APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 8.8% above the period average and just 16.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 3 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
A spread of ₹1,000 (14.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Jhargram APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,862. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Brinjal traded at this rate in Jhargram APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.