Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Bankura Sadar APMC. This is one of several Brinjal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Brinjal is about 25.7% above the period average, sitting just 16.8% 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
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.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Bankura Sadar APMC ranged between ₹2,450 and ₹6,250, with the average around ₹4,137. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹5,550 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,650 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,550 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,750 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,550 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹3,850 | ₹4,050 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,450 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,650 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,050 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,850 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,750 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,650 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,750 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,250 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,050 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,850 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,550 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,150 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Brinjal rate at Bankura Sadar APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.