In today's crop-price rundown for 26 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,550 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Brinjal today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,100
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round)
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 5.7% above the period average and just 14.6% 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 26 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gunpur APMC Leader | ₹7,900 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 5 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,600 (25.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,253. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 26 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,550 |
| 25 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,600 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,100 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,050 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,150 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
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 day's best Brinjal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 26 Oct 2026, Brinjal traded at this rate in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.