In the latest market update for 16 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,050 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Brinjal markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
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 1.7% below the period average, sitting just 22.3% 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 Oct 2026, so you can see where Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
The ₹3,800 (61.3%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,138. 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 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,050 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,150 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,100 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,950 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,050 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,050 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,350 |
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
The day's best Brinjal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.