As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Gulavati APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,700
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Brinjal about 3.3% above the period average, and just 5.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Mekhliganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Toofanganj 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.
The ₹3,500 (53.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Gulavati APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,549. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gulavati APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.