Across the reporting yards on 18 Oct 2026, Kanjirappally Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana - Green, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,800 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
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 15.6% above the period average and just 8.2% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kallachi Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Puthenvelikkara VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Channapetta VFPCK Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Chathannoore VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana - Green.
The ₹2,300 (41.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana - Green prices at Kanjirappally Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,745. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
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
Farmers comparing Banana - Green rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Kanjirappally 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.