In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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 8.3% below the period average and just 26.9% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Kendrapara(Marshaghai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹1,700 (28.3%) 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 Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹4,146. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
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
For Brinjal, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Brinjal traded at this rate in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.