Looking at how the yards traded on 17 Oct 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Mananthavady Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Banana - Green range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana - Green Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Other)
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.
Right now Banana - Green is about 20.2% above the period average — just 8.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Banana - Green rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mananthavady Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Neyyatinkara Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Pala Market APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,200 (45.8%) 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, Banana - Green prices at Mananthavady Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹3,744. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
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
Selling Banana - Green well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Mananthavady Market APMC logged this Banana - Green rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.