In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 5.3% below the period average and just 35.0% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chelakkara Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Toofanganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(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.
That ₹3,500 (53.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,117. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Brinjal yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chelakkara Market APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 16 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.