In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Banana - Green was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Shahaswan APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Banana - Green Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana - Green (Banana - Green)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana - Green rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana - Green about 2.5% above the period average, and just 31.8% 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
This table ranks Banana - Green rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 8 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,700 (56.3%) 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 Shahaswan APMC ranged between ₹950 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹1,464. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,550 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,550 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,550 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,550 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,550 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹950 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,550 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,550 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,450 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,450 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,250 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Shahaswan APMC reported Banana - Green at this level on 18 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.