Across the reporting yards on 17 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹920 per quintal in Maigalganj APMC. This is one of several Brinjal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹940
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹920
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round/Long)
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.
This puts Brinjal about 21.6% below the period average, and just 33.3% 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
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 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Kalyani APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Vedaranyam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
A spread of ₹2,500 (45.5%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Maigalganj APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹1,380, with the average around ₹1,174. 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 | ₹940 | ₹900 | ₹920 |
| 16 Oct | ₹950 | ₹910 | ₹930 |
| 15 Oct | ₹960 | ₹920 | ₹940 |
| 14 Oct | ₹960 | ₹920 | ₹940 |
| 13 Oct | ₹960 | ₹920 | ₹940 |
| 12 Oct | ₹980 | ₹940 | ₹960 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,030 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,015 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,030 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,015 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,030 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,015 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,040 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,020 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,060 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,040 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,055 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,030 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,060 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,040 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,060 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,040 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,060 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,040 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,080 | ₹1,040 | ₹1,060 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,080 | ₹1,040 | ₹1,060 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,090 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,070 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,095 | ₹1,040 | ₹1,065 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹1,060 | ₹1,080 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Brinjal was priced at this level in Maigalganj APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.