In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹6,400 per quintal in Birbhum 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
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
Right now Brinjal is about 24.4% above the period average — just 1.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 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 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Jowai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹1,250 (18.5%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,144. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,850 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
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
Before carting Brinjal to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Birbhum APMC logged this Brinjal rate on 12 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.