Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Banana was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Davangere APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Elakki Bale)
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.
Today's rate is about 65.6% above the period average and just 25.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 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 | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 11 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
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 ₹2,250 (25.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Davangere APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹7,400, with the average around ₹3,322. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹900 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹5,500 |
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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Davangere APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.