Today at Tamil Nadu (state average), Banana settled near ₹5,908 per quintal (up ₹36 (about 0.6%) versus the previous day). Farmers and buyers in can read the high, low and recent pattern below.
Tamil Nadu (state average) Auction Report — October 30, 2026
- Highest Price Today₹6,360 / Qtl
- Lowest Price Today₹5,456 / Qtl
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,908 / Qtl
- Quality Grade /
- Market StateTamil Nadu
In mandi terms, as long as the average (₹5,908) is steady, trade is considered reliable. Between today's high and low (₹6,360), the average emerged as a stable centre.
Seasonal Context · General Guidance
This is the Kharif harvest and post-monsoon period. Fresh arrivals rise during these weeks, which can soften prices for surplus commodities. For accurate local conditions, check your regional weather department updates.
Where Is Banana Getting a Better Price?
| Mandi / Market | Modal Price (₹/Qtl) |
|---|---|
| Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,250 |
| Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
Across these markets, Banana is dearest at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC (₹11,500) and cheapest at Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC (₹9,000) — a spread of ₹2,500/quintal (28%). Wider gaps can mean better arbitrage for traders willing to move produce between yards.
Recent Price Movement
| Date | High | Low | Average (Modal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | ₹6,360 | ₹5,456 | ₹5,908 |
| 29 Oct 2026 | ₹6,278 | ₹5,465 | ₹5,872 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | ₹6,302 | ₹5,553 | ₹5,928 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | ₹6,298 | ₹5,534 | ₹5,916 |
| 26 Oct 2026 | ₹6,284 | ₹5,477 | ₹5,881 |
| 25 Oct 2026 | ₹6,401 | ₹5,531 | ₹5,966 |
| 24 Oct 2026 | ₹6,341 | ₹5,473 | ₹5,907 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | ₹6,378 | ₹5,531 | ₹5,955 |
| 22 Oct 2026 | ₹6,343 | ₹5,479 | ₹5,911 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | ₹6,258 | ₹5,469 | ₹5,864 |
| 20 Oct 2026 | ₹6,252 | ₹5,421 | ₹5,836 |
| 19 Oct 2026 | ₹6,324 | ₹5,481 | ₹5,903 |
| 18 Oct 2026 | ₹6,335 | ₹5,472 | ₹5,904 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | ₹6,321 | ₹5,510 | ₹5,915 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | ₹6,272 | ₹5,515 | ₹5,893 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | ₹6,272 | ₹5,429 | ₹5,851 |
| 14 Oct 2026 | ₹6,282 | ₹5,471 | ₹5,876 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | ₹6,237 | ₹5,374 | ₹5,805 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | ₹6,195 | ₹5,313 | ₹5,754 |
| 25 Sep 2026 | ₹6,221 | ₹5,398 | ₹5,809 |
For Farmers — When and How Much to Sell?
₹6,360 gives you room to decide carefully. If it comfortably beats your cost, selling the crop in 2-3 lots is sound — it protects you from a sudden dip.
Wholesale Perspective — Buying Advice
Commercially, today's Banana tone (an upward) suggests moving ahead carefully. Before buying large lots, factor in transport cost and storage — that's the real balance for margins.