Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹1,550 per quintal in Payakaraopeta APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityBanana (Karpura)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Banana is about 9.4% below the period average, sitting just 35.4% 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 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 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Melapalayam(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 Chathanoor Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Vellore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Hosur(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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Payakaraopeta APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,710. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
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
The day's best Banana rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Payakaraopeta APMC on 18 Sep 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.