Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,290 per quintal in Chitwadagaon APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹1,335
- Lowest Price Today₹1,245
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,290
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Brinjal is about 18.8% above the period average — just 12.8% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chitwadagaon APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹25,000 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Mekhliganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Toofanganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Mathabhanga APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹18,500 (284.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Chitwadagaon APMC ranged between ₹840 and ₹1,480, with the average around ₹1,086. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,335 | ₹1,245 | ₹1,290 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,335 | ₹1,245 | ₹1,290 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,335 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,290 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,330 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,290 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,480 | ₹1,390 | ₹1,440 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,290 | ₹1,225 | ₹1,260 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,280 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,240 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,220 | ₹1,140 | ₹1,180 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,390 | ₹1,310 | ₹1,350 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,120 | ₹1,040 | ₹1,080 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,095 | ₹1,020 | ₹1,060 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,090 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,050 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,090 | ₹1,010 | ₹1,050 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,070 | ₹990 | ₹1,030 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹970 | ₹1,010 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,050 | ₹960 | ₹1,010 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,025 | ₹940 | ₹985 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,025 | ₹940 | ₹980 |
| 11 Jul | ₹990 | ₹910 | ₹950 |
| 08 Jul | ₹980 | ₹900 | ₹940 |
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, Chitwadagaon APMC logged this Brinjal rate on 17 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.