In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹530 per quintal in Katni(F&V) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Brinjal markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹600
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹530
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
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 26.4% below the period average and just 64.7% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Katni(F&V) 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 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Mekhliganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Toofanganj 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Katni(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹720. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹530 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹672 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹557 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹706 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹684 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹833 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹706 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹667 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹796 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹676 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹565 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹978 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹519 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹664 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹600 | ₹913 |
| 07 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹636 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹835 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹956 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹500 | ₹556 |
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
For Brinjal, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Katni(F&V) 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.