In the latest market update for 16 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Chathanoor Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Banana yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Banana Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Palayamthodan)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Banana is about 43.5% below the period average, sitting just 67.6% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chathanoor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 4 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Parassala Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,850 |
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 ₹2,400 (27.1%) 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 Chathanoor Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹6,021. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Banana stood at Chathanoor Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.