Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Sep 2026, Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana - Green, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Banana - Green Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 16.7% 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
Here's how Banana - Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Channapetta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Chathannoore VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Parathode VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 8 Harippad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Mukkom Market 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.
A spread of ₹1,800 (31.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Banana - Green prices at Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Banana - Green yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Sep 2026, Vallikunnam VFPCK Market APMC set the pace for Banana - Green. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.