Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,750 per quintal in Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC on Top Today
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 72.3% above the period average and just 55.9% 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
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹25,000 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Mekhliganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Toofanganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Mathabhanga APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹18,500 (284.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹2,177. 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 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹1,250 | ₹3,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹1,250 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹1,250 | ₹3,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹1,250 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹750 | ₹1,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹750 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹900 | ₹1,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹900 | ₹1,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹700 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹750 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹650 | ₹1,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹550 | ₹1,250 |
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 day's best Brinjal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 17 Oct 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.