In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Robusta)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Banana is about 47.5% above the period average — just 17.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 18 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 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 10 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
That ₹2,400 (27.9%) 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 Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹3,932. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kattappana Market APMC logged this Banana rate on 18 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.