Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹1,300 per quintal in Narwana APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Banana today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Banana is about 9.7% below the period average — just 18.8% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Narwana APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹1,600, with the average around ₹1,440. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
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 headline Banana rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
In short, Banana changed hands at this rate in Narwana APMC on 18 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.