Pulling together the 19 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Sasthamkotta Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Banana today.
01What Put Sasthamkotta Market APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
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 62.7% above the period average, sitting just 32.4% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 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 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
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 ₹2,250 (25.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Sasthamkotta Market APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹3,535. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Banana, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Sasthamkotta Market APMC on 19 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.