In today's crop-price rundown for 15 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Purulia APMC. This is one of several Brinjal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Purulia APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.4% below the period average and just 36.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 15 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 3 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Champua APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Champua(Jhumpura) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(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.
The ₹1,250 (18.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Purulia APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,245. 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 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
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
Net-net, Purulia APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 15 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.