With the 18 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Jhargram APMC. This is one of several Brinjal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Brinjal arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Brinjal about 24.2% above the period average, and just 17.2% 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 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 APMC Vaduj APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Kulai APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
At ₹1,750 (31.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Jhargram APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹3,864. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Brinjal, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Brinjal was priced at this level in Jhargram APMC on 18 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.