Going by the latest APMC figures for 12 Oct 2026, Banana was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBanana (Poovan)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Banana about 14.5% below the period average, and just 36.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Banana rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,250 |
| 2 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,750 |
| 3 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Denkanikottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 8 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 12 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹2,750 (32.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Banana prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹6,079. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Banana yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Banana was priced at this level in Punalur Market APMC on 12 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.