Today at Tamil Nadu (state average), Banana settled near ₹5,830 per quintal (up ₹118 (about 2.1%) versus the previous day). Farmers and buyers in can read the high, low and recent pattern below.
Tamil Nadu (state average) Auction Report — September 14, 2026
- Highest Price Today₹6,260 / Qtl
- Lowest Price Today₹5,399 / Qtl
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,830 / Qtl
- Quality Grade /
- Market StateTamil Nadu
In mandi terms, as long as the average (₹5,830) is steady, trade is considered reliable. Between today's high and low (₹6,260), the average emerged as a stable centre.
Seasonal Context · General Guidance
Most of India is in the monsoon season right now. Heavy rain can disrupt transport and reduce mandi arrivals, which may push some commodity prices higher. For accurate local conditions, check your regional weather department updates.
Where Is Banana Getting a Better Price?
| Mandi / Market | Modal Price (₹/Qtl) |
|---|---|
| Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
Across these markets, Banana is dearest at Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC (₹11,000) and cheapest at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC (₹8,500) — a spread of ₹2,500/quintal (29%). Wider gaps can mean better arbitrage for traders willing to move produce between yards.
Recent Price Movement
| Date | High | Low | Average (Modal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2026 | ₹6,260 | ₹5,399 | ₹5,830 |
| 13 Sep 2026 | ₹6,130 | ₹5,294 | ₹5,712 |
| 12 Sep 2026 | ₹6,123 | ₹5,337 | ₹5,730 |
| 11 Sep 2026 | ₹6,079 | ₹5,304 | ₹5,691 |
| 10 Sep 2026 | ₹6,153 | ₹5,307 | ₹5,730 |
| 09 Sep 2026 | ₹6,067 | ₹5,299 | ₹5,683 |
| 08 Sep 2026 | ₹6,113 | ₹5,271 | ₹5,692 |
| 07 Sep 2026 | ₹6,094 | ₹5,245 | ₹5,670 |
| 06 Sep 2026 | ₹6,173 | ₹5,336 | ₹5,754 |
| 05 Sep 2026 | ₹6,184 | ₹5,354 | ₹5,769 |
| 04 Sep 2026 | ₹6,033 | ₹5,216 | ₹5,625 |
| 03 Sep 2026 | ₹6,068 | ₹5,307 | ₹5,688 |
| 02 Sep 2026 | ₹6,111 | ₹5,316 | ₹5,713 |
| 01 Sep 2026 | ₹6,123 | ₹5,298 | ₹5,711 |
| 31 Aug 2026 | ₹6,053 | ₹5,199 | ₹5,626 |
| 30 Aug 2026 | ₹6,103 | ₹5,208 | ₹5,656 |
| 29 Aug 2026 | ₹6,160 | ₹5,333 | ₹5,747 |
| 28 Aug 2026 | ₹6,138 | ₹5,323 | ₹5,731 |
| 27 Aug 2026 | ₹6,058 | ₹5,288 | ₹5,673 |
| 26 Aug 2026 | ₹6,094 | ₹5,411 | ₹5,753 |
For Farmers — When and How Much to Sell?
₹6,260 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.