With the 17 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,750 per quintal in Durgapur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
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₹3,850
- Lowest Price Today₹3,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 17.4% above the period average and just 42.7% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Kalyani APMC | ₹6,800 |
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 ₹900 (13.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Durgapur APMC ranged between ₹2,550 and ₹6,550, with the average around ₹3,195. 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 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,850 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,850 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,765 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,850 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,675 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,850 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,850 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,645 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,850 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,650 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,850 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,750 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,250 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,450 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,550 | ₹3,065 | ₹3,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,550 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,265 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,250 | ₹2,850 | ₹3,050 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,865 | ₹2,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,865 | ₹3,050 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,950 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Brinjal today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, Durgapur APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.