Pulling together the 18 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹4,250 per quintal in Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityBanana (Besrai)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Banana is about 0.9% below the period average — just 15.0% 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 18 Sep 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 | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹2,500 (29.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,289. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Banana yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Banana rate on 18 Sep 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.