Across the reporting yards on 18 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Gondatwisa APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round/Long)
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.
Today's rate is about 16.4% above the period average and just 18.3% 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
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 APMC Vaduj APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Kulai APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
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.
That ₹1,650 (29.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Gondatwisa APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,210. 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 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Gondatwisa APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 18 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.