Reading today's price tape for 26 Aug 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,700 per quintal in Medinipur(West) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Medinipur(West) APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Brinjal is about 10.1% below the period average — just 38.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 26 Aug 2026, so you can see where Medinipur(West) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Boudh APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Kulai APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 4 Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (30.8%) 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 Medinipur(West) APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,115. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
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
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
In short, Brinjal changed hands at this rate in Medinipur(West) APMC on 26 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.