Pulling together the 16 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹1,875 per quintal in Navsari APMC. This is one of several Banana rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,250
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,875
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
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 2.2% above the period average, sitting just 37.5% 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.
The ₹2,400 (27.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Navsari APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,834. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,250 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,875 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,625 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,625 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,625 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,625 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,625 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,875 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,875 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,875 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,875 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,875 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,625 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,625 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,625 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,625 |
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
Selling Banana well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Navsari APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.