Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,650 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Brinjal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Brinjal is about 5.6% below the period average — just 39.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Haldibari APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Mathabhanga 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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (53.8%) 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 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,868. 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 | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,650 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Brinjal yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Brinjal rate on 16 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.