Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Tarantaran APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
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 14.4% above the period average, sitting just 3.7% 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
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,200 |
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 ₹3,800 (61.3%) 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 Tarantaran APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹2,272. 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 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Tarantaran APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.