In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in Thalasserry Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Thalasserry 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₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Banana about 4.8% above the period average, and just 20.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Banana rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
A spread of ₹2,750 (32.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Thalasserry Market APMC ranged between ₹4,700 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,487. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
The day's best Banana rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Thalasserry Market APMC reported Banana at this level on 12 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.