Reading today's price tape for 12 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹1,850 per quintal in Edackattuvayal VFPCK Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Edackattuvayal VFPCK Market APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,960
- Lowest Price Today₹1,730
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Palayamthodan)
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 53.3% below the period average, sitting just 75.7% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Edackattuvayal VFPCK Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 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.
At ₹2,750 (32.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Edackattuvayal VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹1,580 and ₹7,600, with the average around ₹3,958. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹2,950 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,980 | ₹4,730 | ₹4,860 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,190 | ₹6,980 | ₹7,080 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,960 | ₹1,730 | ₹1,850 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,020 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,780 | ₹4,540 | ₹4,650 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,150 | ₹1,950 | ₹2,040 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,230 | ₹5,030 | ₹5,130 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,280 | ₹5,020 | ₹5,130 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,750 | ₹5,580 | ₹5,690 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,490 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,390 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,090 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,310 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,450 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,390 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,950 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,820 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,450 | ₹3,230 | ₹3,320 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,580 | ₹1,630 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,080 | ₹2,870 | ₹2,970 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,750 | ₹4,820 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Edackattuvayal VFPCK Market APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.