Turning to the 16 Sep 2026 APMC board, Brinjal was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Kalyani APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Brinjal today.
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₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Round)
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.
Today's rate is about 5.5% above the period average and just 18.8% 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 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kulai APMC Leader | ₹7,700 |
| 2 Gunpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kalyanpur APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Kalyani APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Brinjal.
A spread of ₹1,200 (18.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Brinjal prices at Kalyani APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,159. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,200 |
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
The day's best Brinjal rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Kalyani APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 16 Sep 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.