In today's crop-price rundown for 14 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Cherthala Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,900
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
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.
Today's rate is about 3.2% above the period average and just 34.5% 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 14 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gunpur APMC Leader | ₹7,900 |
| 2 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kadamtala APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Champua(Jhumpura) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Champua APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Mekhliganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Baxirhat APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Toofanganj 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.
At ₹1,400 (21.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Cherthala Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,487. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
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
When picking where to sell Brinjal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Oct 2026, Brinjal traded at this rate in Cherthala Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.