In the price report dated 20 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Kannur Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
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.
This puts Brinjal about 0.5% above the period average, and just 29.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
The ₹1,700 (28.3%) 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 Kannur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹3,780. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
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
Selling Brinjal well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kannur Market APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 20 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.