In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in SMY Baijnath APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Banana - Ripe)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Banana is about 11.7% above the period average, sitting just 49.4% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (37.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹3,100 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹3,850. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Banana, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at SMY Baijnath APMC on 19 Oct 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.