In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,850 per quintal in Chakdah APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 12.3% below the period average and just 33.6% 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
The table below lines up Brinjal rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chakdah 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
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.
At ₹3,500 (53.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Chakdah APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹7,300, with the average around ₹5,528. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,650 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
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
Before carting Brinjal to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chakdah APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 16 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.