In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹7,750 per quintal in Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Banana today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 10.4% above the period average, sitting just 3.1% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
At ₹2,400 (27.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,022. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
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
All told, this is where Banana stood at Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.