Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Panipat APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Brinjal today.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
At this level, Brinjal is about 0.4% below the period average, sitting just 42.9% 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 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Haldibari APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Mathabhanga APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
The ₹3,500 (53.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Panipat APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹2,100, with the average around ₹1,205. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹700 | ₹1,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹700 | ₹1,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹700 | ₹900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹850 |
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
Farmers comparing Brinjal rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Panipat APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.