Reading today's price tape for 22 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,860 per quintal in Baghty 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
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,860
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Banana is about 34.1% above the period average — just 6.5% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 3 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹2,750 (32.4%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Banana prices at Baghty APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹3,623. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,860 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,520 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,360 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,450 | ₹3,840 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,564 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,320 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,680 | ₹4,260 | ₹4,400 |
| 30 Jun | ₹3,700 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,520 |
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
Before carting Banana to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Baghty APMC on 22 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.