As the 28 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Banana was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Kadakkal VFPCK Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Banana arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Red Banana)
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.
Today's rate is about 20.1% above the period average and just 12.5% 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
The table below lines up Banana rates across the markets that reported on 28 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kadakkal VFPCK Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,250 |
| 3 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Taliparamba Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Vellore RM APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
That ₹2,500 (27.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Kadakkal VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,829. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,101 |
| 21 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹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
Farmers comparing Banana rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
Net-net, Kadakkal VFPCK Market APMC posted this Banana rate on 28 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.