Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Shekhpura APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Arkasheela Mattigulla)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Brinjal is about 30.8% above the period average — just 2.2% 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
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹1,700 (28.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Shekhpura APMC ranged between ₹2,525 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,365. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,280 | ₹4,340 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,265 | ₹4,320 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,248 | ₹4,320 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,232 | ₹4,310 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,370 | ₹4,212 | ₹4,290 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,320 | ₹4,198 | ₹4,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,310 | ₹4,182 | ₹4,240 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,170 | ₹4,220 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,856 | ₹3,910 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,010 | ₹3,842 | ₹3,920 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,960 | ₹3,806 | ₹3,880 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,776 | ₹3,840 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,810 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,735 | ₹3,820 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,820 | ₹3,705 | ₹3,755 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,690 | ₹3,730 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,840 | ₹3,656 | ₹3,730 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,640 | ₹3,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,620 | ₹3,700 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Shekhpura APMC logged this Brinjal rate on 20 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.