With the 12 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Chakdah APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Brinjal about 12.0% below the period average, and just 32.9% 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 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chakdah APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Chakdah APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,300, with the average around ₹5,570. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,650 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,250 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
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
When picking where to sell Brinjal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Chakdah APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 12 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.