Turning to the 19 Oct 2026 APMC board, Banana was quoted at ₹4,100 per quintal in SMY Nadaun APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Banana about 2.8% above the period average, and just 10.9% 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 rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 11 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
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 ₹2,250 (25.7%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹3,988. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
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
Selling Banana well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Banana was priced at this level in SMY Nadaun APMC on 19 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.