Reading today's price tape for 15 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹873 per quintal in Katni(F&V) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹873
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 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.
At this level, Banana is about 7.6% below the period average, sitting just 41.8% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 15 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 7 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 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.
That ₹2,450 (27.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Katni(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹945. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹976 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹873 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹815 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹817 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,050 | ₹800 | ₹911 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹932 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹860 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹858 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹756 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹849 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹847 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,013 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹800 | ₹1,023 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Katni(F&V) APMC on 15 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.