In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Sep 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹2,900 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Brinjal yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Egra/contai APMC on Top Today
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 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.
Right now Brinjal is about 9.5% below the period average — just 31.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Brinjal rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Kalyani APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹1,200 (18.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹3,206. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,150 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
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
When picking where to sell Brinjal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at 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
To wrap up, Egra/contai APMC logged this Brinjal rate on 16 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.