Here's the 23 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Banana was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Robusta)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 41.2% above the period average, sitting just 21.4% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kattappana Market 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 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Attingal Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 8 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 9 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,250 (25.0%) 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 Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹3,894. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹2,400 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Banana yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Kattappana Market APMC on 23 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.