In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,350 per quintal in SMY Santoshgarh APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Banana is about 4.9% below the period average, sitting just 20.2% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where SMY Santoshgarh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjangadu Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 12 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
At ₹2,200 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Banana matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at SMY Santoshgarh APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹4,200, with the average around ₹3,523. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,350 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹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
If you're chasing the best rate for Banana today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at SMY Santoshgarh APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.