From today's trading desk on 12 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Banana today.
01What Put Kayamkulam Market 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₹5,100
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 34.1% above the period average, sitting just 25.4% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹2,750 (32.4%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹6,700, with the average around ₹3,728. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Kayamkulam Market APMC on 12 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.