Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Brinjal was quoted at ₹6,400 per quintal in Birbhum APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Brinjal today.
01What Put Birbhum APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 23.1% above the period average and just 1.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bathubasti Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹25,000 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Mathabhanga APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Haldibari APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Baxirhat APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Dinhata 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.
A spread of ₹18,500 (284.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,201. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,850 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
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
The day's best Brinjal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Birbhum APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.