With the 29 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹1,550 per quintal in Payakaraopeta APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,560
- Lowest Price Today₹1,540
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Karpura)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 7.4% below the period average and just 35.4% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 29 Oct 2026, so you can see where Payakaraopeta APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
The ₹2,500 (27.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Payakaraopeta APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,673. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 28 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 27 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 23 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 22 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 21 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,560 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
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
Before carting Banana to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 29 Oct 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Payakaraopeta APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.