With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹6,900 per quintal in Palakkad Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Banana range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Banana about 24.6% above the period average, and just 23.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjangadu Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 12 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
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 ₹2,200 (25.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,538. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹4,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,600 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Banana yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Banana was priced at this level in Palakkad Market APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.