From today's trading desk on 19 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Varandarappilly VFPCK Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹3,100
- Lowest Price Today₹1,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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 16.8% below the period average — just 61.4% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Varandarappilly 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 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 A.Jattihalli(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.
That ₹2,500 (29.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Varandarappilly VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹3,246. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹3,100 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹600 | ₹1,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,100 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,900 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Banana today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Varandarappilly VFPCK Market APMC on 19 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.