In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,509 per quintal in Khanna APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,509
- Lowest Price Today₹1,509
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,509
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round)
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.
Today's rate is about 6.3% above the period average and just 49.7% 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
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 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Kalyani APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Vedaranyam(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.
The ₹2,500 (45.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Khanna APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,420. 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 | ₹1,509 | ₹1,509 | ₹1,509 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Brinjal traded at this rate in Khanna APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.