TNAU forecasts brinjal farm-gate prices of ₹37-38/kg for upcoming harvest

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University expects good-quality brinjal to fetch ₹37-38 per kg at farm gate in the coming harvest season, based on 15 years of market data from Dindigul and Coimbatore. The outlook is a sourcing-cost signal for fresh-produce retailers in Tamil Nadu.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 21:47 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

TNAU forecasts good-quality brinjal farm-gate prices of ₹37-38 per kg in the upcoming harvest season, based on 15 years of Dindigul and Coimbatore market data. The outlook signals fresh-produce sourcing conditions for Tamil Nadu grocery operators.

Why this matters

TNAU's latest outlook repeats its recent signal that Tamil Nadu brinjal farm-gate prices are expected at ₹37-38/kg this harvest season, reinforcing a consistent sourcing-cost benchmark.

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