Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Sep 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Brinjal arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
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 3.1% below the period average, sitting just 17.9% 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
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Kalyani APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
At ₹1,200 (18.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,932. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,850 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,850 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,850 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,350 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,850 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
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
Before carting Brinjal to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Sep 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.