Across the reporting yards on 20 Oct 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹1,350 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Banana - Green about 1.6% above the period average, and just 10.0% 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 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 3 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
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 ₹1,600 (29.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Banana - Green prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,329. 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 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 19 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Banana - Green, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.