Going by the latest APMC figures for 21 Sep 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,100 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Brinjal today.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Brinjal about 3.2% below the period average, and just 26.2% 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 21 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Alangudi(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.
That ₹500 (7.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Brinjal fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Egra/contai APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹3,204. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Brinjal well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Egra/contai APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 21 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.