With the 19 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Banana was quoted at ₹879 per quintal in Katni(F&V) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Banana yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹879
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Banana about 6.0% below the period average, and just 41.4% 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 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 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 11 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 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 Katni(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹935. 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 | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹879 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹896 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹700 | ₹794 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Katni(F&V) APMC reported Banana at this level on 19 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.