As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Sep 2026, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Brinjal, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,250 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.4% above the period average and just 27.5% 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 20 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
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 ₹1,500 (26.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,753. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 13 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Sep 2026, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Brinjal. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.