Turning to the 20 Oct 2026 APMC board, Banana was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in Thalasserry Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,300
- Lowest Price Today₹6,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 3.6% above the period average and just 20.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(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.
A spread of ₹2,500 (29.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Thalasserry Market APMC ranged between ₹4,700 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,563. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹7,300 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,300 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Thalasserry Market APMC posted this Banana rate on 20 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.