Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹1,450 per quintal in Valsad APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Banana today.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Banana about 6.8% below the period average, and just 27.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
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 ₹2,400 (27.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Valsad APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,555. 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 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,450 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,450 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,425 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,530 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,540 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,530 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,530 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,540 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,550 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,560 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,560 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,560 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,560 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,560 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,560 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,560 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,400 | ₹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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Banana was priced at this level in Valsad APMC on 16 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.