In the price report dated 14 Oct 2026, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Brinjal, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 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.
This puts Brinjal about 8.1% above the period average, and just 25.0% 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
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Manubazar APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
The ₹1,750 (30.4%) 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,939. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Brinjal, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Brinjal on 14 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.