With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,320 per quintal in Barbigha APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,263
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,320
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Arkasheela Mattigulla)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 30.2% above the period average and just 1.8% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Barbigha APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Toofanganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
That ₹3,500 (53.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Barbigha APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹3,317. 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 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,263 | ₹4,320 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,245 | ₹4,310 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,232 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,208 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,320 | ₹4,190 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,010 | ₹3,885 | ₹3,940 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,010 | ₹3,870 | ₹3,940 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,833 | ₹3,900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,980 | ₹3,818 | ₹3,890 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,785 | ₹3,840 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,760 | ₹3,820 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,850 | ₹3,750 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,860 | ₹3,705 | ₹3,780 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,680 | ₹3,740 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,820 | ₹3,665 | ₹3,740 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,645 | ₹3,720 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,810 | ₹3,620 | ₹3,720 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,590 | ₹3,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,720 | ₹3,570 | ₹3,640 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,550 | ₹3,650 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Brinjal yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Barbigha APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 16 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.