Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in SMY Rohroo APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Banana about 40.7% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where SMY Rohroo APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,750 (32.4%) 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 SMY Rohroo APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,909. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,667 | ₹3,333 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,667 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,467 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,667 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,533 | ₹3,333 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,667 | ₹3,333 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,667 | ₹3,333 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,667 | ₹3,333 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,667 | ₹3,333 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,667 | ₹3,333 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,667 | ₹3,333 | ₹3,500 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Banana was priced at this level in SMY Rohroo APMC on 12 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.