As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Oct 2026, Brinjal was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Habra APMC. See where this sits in the day's Brinjal range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Brinjal Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBrinjal (Brinjal)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 18.8% below the period average and just 55.6% 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
This table ranks Brinjal rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Gopa APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Kendrapara APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Jagatsinghpur APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 APMC Vaduj APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Kulai APMC | ₹5,700 |
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 ₹1,550 (27.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Brinjal matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Brinjal prices at Habra APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹4,926. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Brinjal, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Habra APMC posted this Brinjal rate on 18 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.