Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹210 per quintal in Omalloor Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹225
- Lowest Price Today₹190
- Average (Modal) Price₹210
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Brinjal is about 85.0% below the period average, sitting just 94.9% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Omalloor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 APMC Vaduj APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Kulai APMC | ₹5,700 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,550 (27.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Omalloor Market APMC ranged between ₹180 and ₹4,150, with the average around ₹1,404. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹225 | ₹190 | ₹210 |
| 17 Oct | ₹230 | ₹180 | ₹220 |
| 16 Oct | ₹235 | ₹200 | ₹220 |
| 14 Oct | ₹250 | ₹180 | ₹210 |
| 24 Sep | ₹350 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹380 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 20 Sep | ₹410 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 19 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 18 Sep | ₹440 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹480 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹510 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹540 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 10 Sep | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹600 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹600 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹650 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 04 Sep | ₹725 | ₹500 | ₹650 |
| 02 Sep | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹650 |
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
For Brinjal, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 Omalloor Market APMC on 18 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.