In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,290 per quintal in Chitwadagaon APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,335
- Lowest Price Today₹1,245
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,290
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Brinjal about 19.7% above the period average, and just 12.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chitwadagaon APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Mekhliganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Toofanganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (53.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Chitwadagaon APMC ranged between ₹840 and ₹1,480, with the average around ₹1,078. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹1,335 | ₹1,245 | ₹1,290 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,335 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,290 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,330 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,290 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,480 | ₹1,390 | ₹1,440 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,290 | ₹1,225 | ₹1,260 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,280 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,240 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,220 | ₹1,140 | ₹1,180 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,390 | ₹1,310 | ₹1,350 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,120 | ₹1,040 | ₹1,080 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,095 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,060 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,090 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,050 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,090 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,050 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹990 | ₹1,030 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹970 | ₹1,010 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹960 | ₹1,010 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,025 | ₹940 | ₹985 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,025 | ₹940 | ₹980 |
| 11 Jul | ₹990 | ₹910 | ₹950 |
| 08 Jul | ₹980 | ₹900 | ₹940 |
| 02 Jul | ₹970 | ₹880 | ₹925 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Chitwadagaon APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.