In the latest market update for 17 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹8,200 per quintal in Anchal Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Banana is about 29.6% above the period average, sitting just 4.7% 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 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
| 11 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,250 (25.7%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹6,327. 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 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Banana rate at Anchal 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.