Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Egra/contai APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Egra/contai APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Brinjal about 6.1% above the period average, and just 19.0% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Egra/contai APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Adilabad (Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Pattamundai APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Chatta Krushak Bazar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Mekhliganj APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Toofanganj 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.
The ₹3,500 (53.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹3,205. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Brinjal market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Egra/contai APMC reported Brinjal at this level on 16 Oct 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.