Reading today's price tape for 16 Sep 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Chengannur Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Brinjal yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Chengannur Market APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 0.2% below the period average, sitting just 27.0% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Chengannur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 5 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Ariyalur(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
That ₹2,950 (62.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Chengannur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,700 and ₹6,300, with the average around ₹4,607. 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 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,100 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Chengannur Market APMC on 16 Sep 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.