In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Brinjal yards.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Brinjal arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 13.8% above the period average and just 16.7% 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 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 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 APMC Vaduj APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Kulai APMC | ₹5,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
The ₹1,550 (27.2%) 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 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹4,833. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
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
Selling Brinjal well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 18 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.