Looking at how the yards traded on 20 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Malout APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Banana is about 31.0% above the period average — just 14.3% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(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 A.Jattihalli(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 ₹2,500 (29.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Malout APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,290. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
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
For Banana, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Malout APMC logged this Banana rate on 20 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.