In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Sep 2026, Kalluvathukkal VFPCK Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Banana, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,600 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Banana leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Banana Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,600
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,600
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityBanana (Nendra Bale)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Here's where today's Banana rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 2.1% below the period average and just 8.3% 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 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalluvathukkal VFPCK Market APMC Leader | ₹6,600 |
| 2 Veliyam VFPCK Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Mukerian(Talwara) APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 4 Gurgaon APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 5 Rampuraphul(Nabha Mandi) APMC | ₹2,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Banana.
That ₹4,100 (164.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Banana fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
055-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 5 days, Banana prices at Kalluvathukkal VFPCK Market APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹6,740. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Banana, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Sep 2026, Kalluvathukkal VFPCK Market APMC set the pace for Banana. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.