With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Sooranad VFPCK Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Poovan)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 7.0% above the period average and just 52.5% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sooranad VFPCK Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Kurichi(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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Sooranad VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹10,100, with the average around ₹4,488. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹700 | ₹1,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹5,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,100 | ₹6,500 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Sooranad VFPCK Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.