Reading today's price tape for 18 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
At this level, Brinjal is about 8.9% below the period average, sitting just 47.5% 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 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 APMC Vaduj APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Kulai APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
The ₹1,650 (29.5%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,611. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,650 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Brinjal today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.