Turning to the 20 Oct 2026 APMC board, Banana was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Pazhayarikandam VFPCK Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Banana today.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 3.4% below the period average and just 23.6% 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
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
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 Pazhayarikandam VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,349. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
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
Before carting Banana to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Banana traded at this rate in Pazhayarikandam VFPCK Market 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.