Looking at how the yards traded on 17 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹650 per quintal in Shadabad APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹700
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 16.2% below the period average, sitting just 45.8% 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
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 6 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,100 |
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 (32.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Shadabad APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹776. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 16 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 15 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 14 Oct | ₹800 | ₹700 | ₹750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 25 Sep | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 24 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 23 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 22 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 21 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 19 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 18 Sep | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹900 | ₹800 | ₹850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 15 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 13 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 10 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
| 09 Sep | ₹700 | ₹600 | ₹650 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Shadabad APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.