As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Gulavati APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,700
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Brinjal about 3.2% 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
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Kulai APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
That ₹1,750 (31.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Gulavati APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹1,700, with the average around ₹1,550. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 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 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gulavati APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 18 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.