Turning to the 20 Oct 2026 APMC board, Banana was quoted at ₹8,300 per quintal in Anchal Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹8,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Robusta)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 31.6% above the period average and just 3.5% 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 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(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 ₹2,500 (29.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Banana prices at Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹6,309. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Banana market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Anchal Market APMC posted this Banana rate on 20 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.