Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Banana was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in Thalasserry Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,300
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Banana is about 18.9% above the period average, sitting just 8.2% 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
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 Kanjangadu Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 12 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
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 ₹2,200 (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 Thalasserry Market APMC ranged between ₹4,700 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,560. 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 | ₹8,300 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Thalasserry Market APMC on 17 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.