Reading today's price tape for 29 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹2,200 per quintal in Melaghar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Brinjal yards.
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₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Brinjal is about 33.0% below the period average, sitting just 63.3% 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 29 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 12 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
A spread of ₹900 (11.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Melaghar APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,286. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 29 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 28 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Brinjal stood at Melaghar APMC on 29 Oct 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.