Here's the 17 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Banana was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Ladwa APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Ladwa APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Medium)
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.
At this level, Banana is about 4.8% above the period average, sitting just 15.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjangadu Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 12 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
A spread of ₹2,200 (25.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Ladwa APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,246. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
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
All told, this is where Banana stood at Ladwa APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.