As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Oct 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kattappana 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₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Banana - Green about 12.3% above the period average, and just 21.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana - Green rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pampady Market APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana - Green.
That ₹2,000 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana - Green fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana - Green prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹2,900 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,898. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 30 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,800 |
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
The day's best Banana - Green rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Kattappana Market APMC reported Banana - Green at this level on 20 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.