In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Banana about 0.7% above the period average, and right at 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 rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
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 ₹2,400 (27.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹4,368. 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 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
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
Going to the top Banana market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Banana was priced at this level in Fruit and Vegetable Market Udhampur APMC on 16 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.