In today's crop-price rundown for 28 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹1,640 per quintal in Kosikalan APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,700
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,640
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Brinjal about 5.4% above the period average, and just 21.9% 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 28 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 4 APMC Vaduj APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Vithinasserri VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 8 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
At ₹1,750 (26.9%), 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 Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,100, with the average around ₹1,556. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,640 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,050 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,960 |
| 21 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,610 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,570 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,650 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,860 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,060 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,660 |
| 02 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
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
In a nutshell, Brinjal was priced at this level in Kosikalan APMC on 28 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.