Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Harippad Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana - Green Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.4% above the period average and just 29.4% 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 Banana - Green rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹7,200 |
| 2 Perambra Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Quilandy Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Payyannur Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 8 Neyyatinkara Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Harippad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
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 ₹1,450 (25.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana - Green matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Banana - Green prices at Harippad Market APMC ranged between ₹450 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹5,915. 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 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Banana - Green today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Harippad Market APMC posted this Banana - Green rate on 17 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.