In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,340 per quintal in Barbigha APMC. This is one of several Brinjal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,410
- Lowest Price Today₹4,280
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,340
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Arkasheela Mattigulla)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Brinjal is about 30.3% above the period average, sitting just 1.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹25,000 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Mekhliganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Toofanganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Mathabhanga APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(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.
The ₹18,500 (284.6%) 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 Barbigha APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,410, with the average around ₹3,332. 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 | ₹4,410 | ₹4,280 | ₹4,340 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Brinjal today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Barbigha APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.