Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,900 per quintal in Mehatpur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Brinjal is about 5.7% above the period average, sitting just 36.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mehatpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹2,500 (45.5%) 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 Mehatpur APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,797. 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 | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
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 headline Brinjal rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Mehatpur APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.