In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Sep 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Barasat APMC. This is one of several Brinjal rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Brinjal Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Brinjal arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Brinjal rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Brinjal about 27.2% above the period average, and just 23.7% 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
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 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 ₹1,200 (18.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Barasat APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,600, with the average around ₹4,559. 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 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹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
When picking where to sell Brinjal, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Brinjal was priced at this level in Barasat APMC on 16 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.