In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Sonepat APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,900
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 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.
Right now Banana is about 9.9% above the period average — just 15.6% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sonepat APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,500 (29.4%) 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 Sonepat APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,457. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹3,900 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,900 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,520 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sonepat APMC logged this Banana rate on 20 Oct 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.