Reading today's price tape for 20 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Poovan)
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.
Right now Banana is about 22.6% above the period average — just 31.4% 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
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Viralimalai(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.
That ₹2,500 (29.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹3,916. 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 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kattappana Market 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.